Amazing photos of a bullet destroying household items

by wordlesstech team

Using a loaded weapon and a home-made camera, Alan Sailer captures the moment a series of everyday items explode on contact with a bullet. Among the mundane props he turned into spectacular works of art are a foam sponge, a radish and Christmas decorations.

above image: These transparent Christmas globes filled with water bear the brunt of a bullet. Mr Sailer built his high-speed flash for £200 after buying parts off eBay

A bullet tears through a piece of rubber foam. California-based Mr Sailer is an expert at high-speed photography

Shoot to thrill: Photographer Alan Sailer captures the moment a Christmas decoration filled with coloured sand explodes on contact with a bullet

Hole in one: At a slightly more risky angle, Mr Sailer records the moment a bullet enters a radish

Mid-flight: Ten thin glass capillary rods shatter on impact

A row of elastic hair bands feels the force of another bullet. Mr Sailer takes his pictures in a dark room while positioned about 20cm away from the target
[dailymail]