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Bermuda in Infrared : Bermuda was perfect for this experiment.  As most islands are, it is a cloud factory.  This makes for nice sky shots.   The first seven shots are as the cruise departed Philadelphia.  The rest are of Bermuda.  

I have several favorites here, but the park scenes are my top choice.

Aside from the somewhat ethereal appearance, it seems that Infrared is a good vehicle for Black and White.  

At long last I've returned home to Black and White!

Bermuda in Infrared

marcmandy

Bermuda was perfect for this experiment. As most islands are, it is a ...

Updated: Oct 13, 2007 7:05pm PST

Bermuda Portraits : These were shot with the Fuji's onboard flash and, while interesting, are not as flattering as I'd like.   At this distance the flash is too hot.  There is almost a ghostly pallor to the faces and I had to do some work on the eyes to trim down the white reflection.  I think the sepia-tone helps a bit.

     My next attempt will be in daylight or existing light.

- - and a note to our friends from the cruise- these photos are downloadable if you'd like your own copies. Just right-click and save. - -

Bermuda Portraits

marcmandy

These were shot with the Fuji's onboard flash and, while interesting, ...

Updated: Oct 13, 2007 9:32am PST

The Beginnings : I have been intrigued by Infrared photography for more years than I can [or choose to] remember.  The cost and the dificulty in handling the film made it very hard to pursue.  The digital age has changed that.  Apparently, but for a filter built into the digital receptor, every digital camera has infrared capabilities.  Infrared is used for the autofocus function, but since most people only want pictures that deal with visible light, there is a filter placed over the receptor if every digital camera.  If that filter is removed and replaced with a simple glass filter, the camera will capture a lot more.  

     As a result of a very lucrative August at work, I was able to purchase a Fuji Finepix with the filter removed and I have now joined the ranks of Infrared photographers.

- - Here's the tech-talk:  
The visible light spectrum is roughly 400 to 700nm.  Ultraviolet is below 400 *nanometers* [nm] and Near Infrared is between 700 and 1200 nm.  Without the receptor filter, the range of the camera is now 300-1200 nm.  With the use of a filter, it is possible to eliminate all of the visible light.  The red receptor on the camera is the one most sensitive to Near Infrared, so a color shot is going to have a reddish cast to it.  This means that these become more suited to monochrome, or black and white.  
- - End of Geek Speak. - -

     Combine everything with the more powerful black and white converter of Photoshop and the results are fascinating.  There is also something called color-swapping which allows for the creation of a pseudo-color picture.  As you can see, I've done a little of that as well.

The Beginnings

marcmandy

I have been intrigued by Infrared photography for more years than I ca ...

Updated: Oct 13, 2007 9:09am PST

Infrared : Bessoir Photography

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Infrared

Bob Bessoir

Bessoir Photography click a photo to enlarge it

Updated: Sep 03, 2007 11:48am PST

INFRARED (IR) :

INFRARED (IR)

Jesus Valenciano (jesusv)

Updated: Jul 18, 2007 12:47am PST

Infrared : Infrared Photography

Infrared

Introversion Photography

Infrared Photography

Updated: Jul 08, 2007 9:08pm PST

Infrared : Trying my Sony F707 as an infrared camera. Using Nightshot mode with R72 and ND filters.

Infrared

bigal-sa

Trying my Sony F707 as an infrared camera. Using Nightshot mode with R ...

Updated: Jul 08, 2007 7:46am PST

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Updated: Jun 01, 2007 8:54pm PST

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AeroCat

Updated: May 26, 2007 10:23pm PST

San Fran IR 05-24-07 (day 2) Golden Gate Park : Mostly Japanese Tea Garden in Golden gate Park, other sites too.

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AeroCat

Mostly Japanese Tea Garden in Golden gate Park, other sites too.

Updated: May 26, 2007 9:54pm PST