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Re:Show HN: CSS generator for a high-def glass effect by dotancohen on Wednesday July 02, 2025 @04:15PM (#44448308)
I recently saw a large gold (plated) surface - larger than a hand. The effect the light played off of that metal was amazing, I've never seen the effect in small gold jewelry. Photographs and video just don't capture it. If Apple ever turns their attention to gold and manages to nail that effect, I would consider one of their devices just for that aspect.
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Re:Show HN: CSS generator for a high-def glass effect by dylan604 on Wednesday July 02, 2025 @07:26PM (#44449916)
Gold is really good at reflecting infrared which is why it was chosen as the coating for JWST's mirrors. I wonder if the colors just past visible on its way to IR would be just perceptible enough to give the look you are noticing???
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Re:Show HN: CSS generator for a high-def glass effect by dotancohen on Friday July 04, 2025 @05:38PM (#44468060)
Might the gold have tinted some of the IR into a visible wavelength? A wavelength that is otherwise not commonly seen in nature?
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