#a vision in a cone

[ikilledyvette]

Rewatching the couch scene in 8x01 because I was so distracted by hiding my face/sympathetic embarrassment for Eddie that I couldn't even properly focus on our first bucktommy moment of the season.

[loullaby]

if i had a nickle for every time tommy showed up for 30 seconds, flirted with buck in the dorkiest way and changed our lives forever, i'd have two nickles.

[jacki-daytona]

[saym0-0]

the dads of all time

[peoplemakemesick]

Honestly, what a step up from head canoning that Tommy listens to Buck's info dumping to him not only him listening to Buck's story (where he info dumped his bee facts for sure) but also making a dorky science joke...

I mean "you're a vision in a cone". What a niche joke, I'm dead.

And look at how happy they are, they found in each other someone who listens to ramblings and understands dorky references that most people probably don't get.

[so-that-was-okay]

The witty lines of this show are lost, even wasted, on buddies. They're missing what makes the show special.

[ambernotember]

First screenshot: 6x07 Cursed

Second screenshot: 7x05 You Don’t Know Me

… I know where Buck wants to make his deposit 😏

[happyk44]

Percy, Jason, and Thalia can see ultraviolet

Nico, Bianca, and Hazel have superb night vision

[marlynnofmany]

Oh hey, fun fact I just remembered: at the edges of your vision, you can see motion but not color.

Seems wrong, doesn’t it? There’s no black-and-white area to the sides. But that’s because your brain guesses and fills it in.

Here’s the test:

Get some squares of colored paper, or anything else that’s all the same size but different colors. Felt pens, DVD cases, whatever. Pick one without looking (or have a friend do it for you.)

Look straight forward, holding the thing out to the side and behind you, so you can’t quite see it yet. Move it forward until you do. Wiggle as necessary.

When you first see something moving, you won’t be able to say what color it is, and it will be maddening. You can guess! But it’s just a guess! Then when you look, you may be completely wrong!

It’s a fun game for parties, and blowing your friends’ minds.

[bernie-buddy]

This is my best recreation of what I see in the center of my vision if I'm out in the sun and I look at something flat like the sky or a wall.

Do other people have this? Does yours look different? I feel like I googled this before but I forgot what the phenomena was called.

[bloodbuttercups]

Thorn hates being watered. There is no specific trauma associated with it but it fills her with irrational rage and disappointment… especially if she considers you a friend.

Thorns first crush was someone who kicked her ass for being a bully. This was before she was cursed.

Thorns favorite drink is Apple Cider.

Thorns eyes are red. The brightness depending on the power of her soul (her curse drains her determination).

[invinciblerodent]

please enjoy this photo of a Very Polite Boy nicely modeling his new Stupid Baby collar ❤️

[adomainname]

The Science of Seeing Colors: Why Everyone’s Color Experience is Different

Colors have an undeniable impact on our lives, influencing emotions, decisions, and even the way we interact with the world. Have you ever paused to wonder if the vibrant scarlet you see is the same red someone else perceives? Welcome to the fascinating realm of color perception, where the science of sight meets the art of individuality. Today, we're diving into why and how different people might see colors differently.

The Science Behind Seeing Color

At its core, color perception is a dance between light, our eyes, and our brains. The eyes capture light, which is then interpreted by the brain, forming the colors we see. But here's where it gets interesting—what we actually perceive can vary widely from person to person.

Cones and Color Vision: The human eye contains three types of cone cells, each sensitive to different wavelengths of light (red, green, and blue). Variations in these cells can lead to different color perceptions.

Color Blindness: This isn’t just about seeing the world in black and white. People with color vision deficiencies might find it challenging to distinguish between certain colors, often red and green.

Factors Influencing Color Perception

Genetics: Our genes play a significant role in determining how we perceive color. Genetic differences can lead to variations in cone cell distribution, affecting how we see color.

Lighting Conditions: The lighting around us can dramatically alter our color perception. A shirt might look navy under fluorescent lights but seem almost black in dim lighting.

Neurological Factors: Our brains process colors differently, too. This is why some people claim certain colors have a "warmer" or "cooler" tone than others might describe.

Cultural Influences: Culture shapes how we interpret colors. For instance, white is often associated with purity in Western societies, while it might represent mourning in others.

Age and Eye Health: As we age, our lenses can yellow, which might affect the way we perceive certain colors. Additionally, conditions like cataracts can influence color vision.

Curious Cases in Color Perception

Tetrachromacy: A rare occurrence where individuals possess a fourth type of cone cell, potentially allowing them to see up to 100 million colors—a whole spectrum we can't even imagine!

Synesthesia: Some people experience synesthesia, where stimulation of one sensory pathway leads to automatic, involuntary experiences in a second pathway. This can result in seeing specific colors when hearing certain sounds.

Embracing Colorful Diversity

Understanding that we all see colors a bit differently is both intriguing and useful. It reminds us of the subjective nature of perception and can foster greater empathy and communication in design, marketing, and even daily interactions. So, next time you and a friend disagree on whether a dress is blue or black, embrace the diversity of perception and enjoy the kaleidoscope of perspectives!

In a world brimming with color, isn't it wonderful to know that we each have a unique lens through which we view it? Whether you're an artist seeking inspiration or just someone admiring a sunset, the variations in color perception add an extra layer of beauty to the world around us. Keep seeing the world your way—after all, that's what makes it truly vibrant!

Go To How People May See Differences in Color

[bpod-bpod]

Lights Down Low

Super-resolution fluorescence microscopy reveals the location of single molecules of rhodopsin – the low light-sensing protein of the retina's photoreceptor cells called rods – and how they traffic through the membranes of the rod cells maintaining their health

Read the published research article here

Image from work by Kristen N. Haggerty and Shannon C. Eshelman, and colleagues

Department of Ophthalmology & Visual Sciences and Department of Biochemistry & Molecular Medicine, West Virginia University, Morgantown, WV, USA

Image originally published with a Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 International (CC BY 4.0)

Published in PLOS Biology, January 2024

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[gabichanwrites]

Fucking hell, I wanted to finish the next chapter of The Blue of her Eyes but my friends offered to play Left4Dead with me and now I'm stuck editing this project that I can't let go of just yet...

I'm supposed to be the writer, why did I even try to edit stuff 🥹

[prettyboykatsuki]

do you mean cunty in the bitch (affectionate) way or cunty in the serving cunt way cause tbh I think you'd slay everyone in the vicinity regardless

both but more in the serving cunt way. i want to look like a trashy amy winehouse when i do my makeup later 😚