Hyperbolic Funnel

May 13, 2004

This is a "Wishing Well Coin Race" funnel in a Mall. Dropped coins roll around on their sides, before they disappear into the bin. As the coins get closer toward the center hole they start to circle horizontally at high speed creating virtual rings at the bottom of the funnel. My submission for the Theme Thursday challenge: Ring.


5 comments

great photos! if i hadn't seen one of those i couldn't imagine what this is :-)
Posted by: weirdweetabix at May 13, 2004 06:39 AM

Very interesting... both the photos and the explenation!
Posted by: Lorien at May 13, 2004 04:04 PM

glad you explained it :-D images are great, love the reflections ~~
Posted by: Sandra Rocha at May 13, 2004 08:49 PM

I've never seen anything like that either. Cool photo
Posted by: Robin at May 14, 2004 12:25 AM

Greta pics! Thanks for the link! Would you mind if I used your photos on my site? Was that taken at the Dixie Mall? Ben
Posted by: Ben Kayfetz at August 12, 2004 09:05 AM

Summer's gone Busker Negresco Bridge of Sights Demolition Badlands 2
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