Magical photography with soap bubbles: “At first glance, some people think my images are from space — you know, planets, stars and what not,” says photographer Richard Heeks. “Others have mistaken them for cells or microorganisms...

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Richard’s love of capturing images of bubbles happened randomly in 2007, at a time when he was obsessed with taking photographs of eyes.

“Bubbles are familiar and simple, in that lots of people played with bubbles when they were children,” Richard says. “So everyone appreciates them. I often get requests from scientist, who are interested in the bubbles’ spheres and natural forms. They’ve used my photographs in journals, magazines and presentations. I’ve also been approached by bubble performers — people who are experts in working with bubbles in shows, etc. We’ve collaborated together on what mixtures work well, etc. It’s great to share ideas with these people.”

Explore more about Richard Heeks' photography on the Flickr Blog.

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  1. Agc03 9 months ago | reply

    wow. that is amazing

  2. ElsjeD 9 months ago | reply

    Fantastic images, so artistic, so colorful!! And compliments for your 'patience' to make these beautiful 'art'!!

  3. swordscookie 9 months ago | reply

    A brilliant concept. I've seen it done before but never as good as yours! These are really impressive and in particular the bursting bubbles with the shrapnel fragments flying through the air were superb. Thank you for sharing your Flickr moment.

  4. ltsounder rajan 9 months ago | reply

    amazing brilliant idea

  5. bryantmt73 9 months ago | reply

    Wow!The whole family enjoyed your flicker moment

  6. chryldivine 9 months ago | reply

    exquisit

  7. n.lagerlov 8 months ago | reply

    nice

  8. See ya down the road 8 months ago | reply

    so nice

  9. lightsongs 8 months ago | reply

    amazing!!!! thank you :)

  10. James Bradley2012 8 months ago | reply

    Yes, thank you, inspiring and beautiful.

  11. Antonio_Zaribi 8 months ago | reply

    such an inventive eye it's absolutly genious.... Ancore

  12. CCvia 8 months ago | reply

    bravo

  13. apmorcate 8 months ago | reply

    Remarkable

  14. mikeNZ1. 5 months ago | reply

    Its great well done, have been doing this as well in the past.

  15. Anita Marie Gomez 5 months ago | reply

    Loved it. Can't wait to see more!

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  18. jim_jimmy_james 3 months ago | reply

    Quality!

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