Viscous Collection

Oil and water, high-speed image
Oil and water. High-speed photograph of oil being poured onto water. Since oil and water are immiscible liquids (they cannot be mixed)

Curtis British Entomology Plate 354
Coleoptera: Dyschirius inermis = Dyschirius nitidus (Simple-legged Dischirius) [Plant: Parentucellia viscosa (Bartsia viscosa, Viscous Bartsia)] Date: 1824-39

Picture No. 10891551
English / Great Sundew - leaves covered in viscous droplets used to trap insects (Drosera anglica) Date:

Crude oil C016 / 9780
Crude oil being poured. Crude oil is oil from the ground before it has been refined. It contains a varied mixture of hydrocarbons that can be separated out (refined) by heating

Basaltic lava flow, Ethiopia C016 / 9677
Basaltic lava flow. Close-up of rope-like patterns in a lava flow from the Erta Ale basaltic shield volcano. THis volcano is located in the Danakil depression, Ethiopia

Crude oil burning C016 / 9779
Crude oil burning in a Petri dis. Crude oil is oil from the ground before it has been refined. It contains a varied mixture of hydrocarbons that can be separated out (refined) by heating

Lubricating oil
Heavy lubricating oil being poured onto a watch glass. Lubricating oil is a product of the refining of crude oil. Crude oil is a mixture of hydrocarbons that is heated to separate it into parts

Honey being lifted from a jar

Earths centre, computer artwork. The Earth has an equatorial diameter of 12, 756 kilometres. The orange centre here could represent the mantle

Oil being poured. This is pure refined light oil being poured onto precision machine parts. Oil is used in machines with moving parts as lubrication to help the parts move smoothly

Sticky catchfly (Lychnis viscaria); very rare in UK, also grown and gardens. Sweden
ROG-13461 Sticky catchfly very rare in UK, also grown and gardens. Sweden Lychnis viscaria Bob Gibbons Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only

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"Viscous: The Intriguing World of Thick Fluids and Surprising Encounters" Oil and water, a mesmerizing dance of contrasting textures. Captured in high-speed, an image that reveals the captivating dynamics between oil and water. Namazu under siege. Witness the chaos as peasants attack in this vivid color woodblock print. Curtis British Entomology Plate 354 showcases nature's intricate beauty with stunning detail. Picture No. 10891551 unveils a mysterious scene, leaving us to ponder its hidden story. Crude oil C016 / 9780 - a potent reminder of our dependence on fossil fuels and their environmental impact. Basaltic lava flow in Ethiopia C016 / 9677 - witness the unstoppable force of nature's molten embrace. Crude oil burning C016 / 9779 paints a fiery picture, reminding us of both destruction and energy sources intertwined. Lubricating oil - the unsung hero that keeps machines running smoothly behind the scenes. Honey - nature's golden elixir, sweetly sticky yet oh so deliciously tempting. Soap bubbles floating effortlessly through the air, reflecting iridescent hues that captivate our imagination. In this collection of images, we explore various aspects of viscosity – from turbulent encounters between oil and water to historical prints depicting dramatic events like Namazu's attack by peasants or entomological wonders captured by Curtis British Entomology Plate 354. We also delve into more contemporary subjects such as crude oil burning or basaltic lava flows in Ethiopia – powerful reminders of both human impact on Earth and nature's raw power. But viscosity isn't limited to these intense scenarios; they can be found even in everyday substances like lubricating oils or honey – each possessing unique qualities that make them fascinating subjects for exploration.