Nickolas Conservatory (4)

[PRSearls]

Here are some infrared shots of a popular, local spot. Taken with infrared modified sensor + R72 filter and converted to b&w. The light was early-afternoon with haze and patchy, thin cirrus. Very contrasty light, good for IR. CC welcome.

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1. Front view



2. Entrance



3. Rear view. This scene has many possibilities. Time restraints prevented me from getting other POV's. I plan to return this PM for more shooting.



4. SuperColor IR filter. This is what my IR sensor captures without the R72 filter. To get these colors, I use a technique called "channel swapping," described on LifePixel's website. This filter doesn't quite give me the dramatic b&w contrast I want so I compose the scene and add the R72 for the shot. I expose at the setting the SuperColor sensor says (before adding the R72).

Stopping down the lens can cause a "hot spot" in the center of the image. Our lenses are optimized for visible light. IR doesn't always conform to visible light design. If I shoot at f/8 or larger apertures, I don't have a problem with my EF 24-70mm lens, my primary IR lens. If I stop down to f/16 or smaller, I get a hot spot. Some lenses are apparently better/worse than others. LifePixel has tested many lenses and has a recommendations for your info.

I thought I'd like the flexibility for shooting "false color" IR plus b&w with the SuperColor IR filter. I found I prefer the classic "IR b&W film" look more. An error on my part, not a problem with the conversion... it works great.

[lovelife65]

I like these a lot Paul, and I really find IR fun, interesting and producing some really intense images. I have read up on it via the same site you mentioned, but I don't have any filters yet for my fuji. #1 & 3 I love.

[Shadowman]

Nice captures.

[PRSearls]

The figure in the middle background in #3 is a statue. It is included in lots of snapshots in this area. It is shooting with a Polaroid camera (must be an old stature).