Philip Laven

Philip Laven, an independent rainbow expert, demonstrates how sunlight refracts and reflects in water droplets to create rainbows. Retired professor Raymond Lee explains that rainbows lack a fixed size, emphasizing their angular dimensions based on perspective. Aerial photographer Colin Leinhardt shares his experience capturing a stunning full circular rainbow from a helicopter, showcasing its unique beauty. The fascinating discussion reveals how context impacts our perception of a rainbow's size and introduces concepts like secondary rainbows and the 3D nature of these atmospheric wonders.