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Getting clear

How you get water to clear, and why the mind is no different πŸ«™

Getting clear
Bois du Pays nr. Grandmenil, Belgium | Photo by Giles

We were wandering through a remote bit of Belgian forest the other day, and happened upon this puddle, pictured above.

I know it doesn’t look much like a puddle, because I’m taking the shot from above and you can see the sky and the trees (and me!) reflected on the surface.

But have a closer look, especially towards the top right of the image, and you will see a staggering level of clarity in there. The finest dirt and dust particles have lain undisturbed for god knows how long, and the water itself has become almost invisible.