A lesson on refraction

trapperdave
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A lesson on refraction May 12, 2010 9:10:39 GMT -5

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Post by trapperdave on May 12, 2010 9:10:39 GMT -5

for the new guys just getting into bowfishing... I'm sure you have heard "aim low". heres why. I was at the zoo this past weekend and thought this would be the perfect pic to prove a point. It clearly shows the effect of light refraction in water. In the pic, it appers there's two "rings" under the water. One looks to be about 3 foot under, the other is closer to 12. In actuality, there is only one...the lower one. the upper is an optical illusion. this is why when we miss, we shoot over our target. The deeper it is, the greater the effect of refraction.

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parson Major Contributor Jesus Christ is the Light of the world. John 8:12 Posts: 3,268	A lesson on refraction Jun 19, 2010 7:38:08 GMT -5 Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by parson on Jun 19, 2010 7:38:08 GMT -5 Great picture. That visual is worth the proverbial thousand words.

bookert Major Contributor Your National guard - Defending America since 1636. Posts: 258	A lesson on refraction Jan 26, 2011 19:51:06 GMT -5 Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by bookert on Jan 26, 2011 19:51:06 GMT -5 If that doesn't explain it I don't know what will. Thanks

dead-eye Major Contributor Posts: 317	A lesson on refraction Jan 26, 2011 20:34:07 GMT -5 Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by dead-eye on Jan 26, 2011 20:34:07 GMT -5 aim low think big!!

dead-eye Major Contributor Posts: 317	A lesson on refraction Jan 26, 2011 20:35:03 GMT -5 Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by dead-eye on Jan 26, 2011 20:35:03 GMT -5 i struggle when i shoot in clear water its very hard to judge depth.

Decatur Major Contributor High Fence is NOT "Hunting", it's killing. There's a difference! Posts: 17,346	A lesson on refraction Jan 26, 2011 20:46:37 GMT -5 Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by Decatur on Jan 26, 2011 20:46:37 GMT -5 Great example!
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Post by trapperdave on May 12, 2010 9:10:39 GMT -5

Post by parson on Jun 19, 2010 7:38:08 GMT -5

Post by bookert on Jan 26, 2011 19:51:06 GMT -5

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Post by dead-eye on Jan 26, 2011 20:35:03 GMT -5

Post by Decatur on Jan 26, 2011 20:46:37 GMT -5