20 Stunning High Speed Photography Shots

A lot of wonderful things happen in the blink of an eye, but they are moving too quickly for us to comprehend. High speed photography is the science of capturing phenomena that would normally be impossible to see. As the human eye can see around 30 frames per second, we’d never be able to clearly see the shots here. The secret to high-speed photography is a fast shutter speed, typically faster than 1/2000th of a second!

Those who are taking photographs of high-speed action might see something no one's ever seen before: a slow-motion bullet splitting an apple and the apex of the fruit exploding. Water drops, breaking glass, gun shots, and balloon explosions are just a few examples of what can be captured with high-speed photography and it’s oddly satisfying.

Freezing motion just this isn't just a special photographic effect: it also has practical applications. High speed photography is also used in physics, health research, sports, and much more. While making high-end high-speed photos could cost you a fortune, it is still possible to capture super-fast movements using your ordinary camera gear and a little homemade electronics. Check out this how-to guide to do it yourself — it’s also got a few more photography tips and details on camera settings. (see DIY).

Theory aside, Bored Panda presents you with this really cool collection of perfectly timed photos captured by a high-speed camera. Enjoy!