Fake IR - test

[Kris V]

A really blaahh picture - I decided a rescue attempt.
Way out of my comfort zone: I used Kelby's Channel book and followed the instructions for IR conversion step-by-step.
Result:
Opened a duplicate layer in TiffenDX and used infrared preset - slight improvement after a little playing with the sliders.
Opened this layer in Silver FX and tweeked the settings until the dogwood tree started to stand out from the back drop.
This is what I finally ended up with.
C&C greatly welcomed (good or bad)!!!




Here is the original from 6 years ago - taken with a little Nikon P&S.



EXIF DAta:
Make - NIKON
Model - E5600


DateTime - 2006:05:28 07:01:03
ExifOffset - 8
ExposureTime - 1/116.1 seconds
FNumber - 2.90
ExposureProgram - Normal program
ISOSpeedRatings - 200
ExifVersion - 0220
DateTimeOriginal - 2006:05:28 07:01:03
DateTimeDigitized - 2006:05:28 07:01:03


ExposureBiasValue - 0.00
MaxApertureValue - F 2.83
MeteringMode - Multi-segment
LightSource - Auto
Flash - Flash not fired, compulsory flash mode
FocalLength - 5.70 mm


ColorSpace - sRGB


FileSource - DSC - Digital still camera
SceneType - A directly photographed image
CustomRendered - Normal process
ExposureMode - Auto
White Balance - Auto
DigitalZoomRatio - 0.00 x
FocalLengthIn35mmFilm - 34 mm
SceneCaptureType - Standard
GainControl - Low gain up
Contrast - Normal
Saturation - Normal
Sharpness - Normal
SubjectDistanceRange - Unknown




Image Quality - FINE
White Balance - AUTO
Image Sharpening - AUTO
Focus Mode - AF-C


ISO Selection - AUTO

[kdoc856]

Hi, Kris

Valiant attempt! The conversion is clearly more interesting, and hides some of the ground "junk" between the object tree and where the electrical pole was (you still might want to clone it out). You were partially successful in pulling your tree from the background, but not entirely so. What about a selective IR conversion of your object tree against a green background? Probably too weird (it's about 4 am here)
I have almost decided to quit photographing any trees that are not "stand alones", or one of an equally important group- otherwise everythng blends so. IR will have to wait for my 2nd incarnation, methinks- I just cant seem to get into it.

Take care,

Kevin

[Kris V]

Hi, Kris

Valiant attempt! The conversion is clearly more interesting, and hides some of the ground "junk" between the object tree and where the electrical pole was (you still might want to clone it out). You were partially successful in pulling your tree from the background, but not entirely so. What about a selective IR conversion of your object tree against a green background? Probably too weird (it's about 4 am here)
I have almost decided to quit photographing any trees that are not "stand alones", or one of an equally important group- otherwise everythng blends so. IR will have to wait for my 2nd incarnation, methinks- I just cant seem to get into it.

Take care,

Kevin

Thanks so much for the feedback.
The original is marked for file 13, but I'll tweek a little more on the edit - If I want IR, I HAVE to fake it - can't afford a 2nd camera for conversion, and I really like some of the IR looks!
Well, practice makes perfect - I have some more pictures I took with this little Nikon that might be candidates for trying. Got plenty of time now that I'm retired!

[Evn1ngStar]

If I want IR, I HAVE to fake it - can't afford a 2nd camera for conversion, and I really like some of the IR looks!

The screw on filters are pretty cheap, although it takes a lot more time and patience (and a tripod) to get a decent shot. You might consider doing that.

[Kris V]

The screw on filters are pretty cheap, although it takes a lot more time and patience (and a tripod) to get a decent shot. You might consider doing that.

Hm, might look into that. Thanks!
PS: Now why didn't I think about that????