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Joshua Tree
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Copyright: Nap Niyomtham (napdsp) Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Note Writer [C: 112 W: 2 N: 105] (622)
Genre: Places
Medium: Black & White
Date Taken: 2008-03-08
Categories: Nature, Mood
Camera: Canon EOS XT (IR modified), Canon EF 16-35mm f/2.8L USM, RAW @ ISO 400
Exposure: f/11, 1/200 seconds
Map: [view]
Photo Version: Original Version
Theme(s): Mono Infrared [view contributor(s)]
Date Submitted: 2008-03-10 14:22
Viewed: 570
Points: 16
[Note Guidelines] Photographer's Note
Subject:
Joshua Tree

Location:
Joshua Tree National Park

Note:
I love the aesthetic of mono infrared photography cause it looks very eerie. The blue color (such as sky or ocean) turns black and the green color (such as foliages) turns white.

Infrared can't be seen by a naked eye. With high speed film (Kodak HIE) or digital camera's sensor (with a hot mirror removed), we can see the world under a different light (pun intended).

Mono infrared was originally invented for scientific purposes and aerial geopgraphical surveys.

Digital camera's sensor is very sensitive to near IR light so a hot mirror is used to prevent IR contamination. When a hot mirror is removed in a digital cameara, almost full spectrum is capable. When a hot mirror is replaced with an IR filter, lower frequencies (visible to naked eyes) are blocked leaving near IR frequencies as you see in this photo.

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Interesting example of an IR photo. Strong composition and surprisingly sharp details.
Thanks for sharing
Mark

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  • Noslo Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 222 W: 70 N: 117] (920)
  • [2008-03-10 19:10]

Well done! The infrared effect is very good. I've been thinking of having a camera converted as well. Very well composed.

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  • mpr Gold Star Critiquer/Silver Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 143 W: 10 N: 309] (2118)
  • [2008-03-10 19:40]

Hi Nap

I'm not a huge fan of IR photography but your shot has me re-thinking that stance. I really think IR works here. Nice framing and general presentation. Good work!

Mike

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  • Beger Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 3297 W: 786 N: 4419] (19874)
  • [2008-03-10 20:58]

Hi Nap,
The Infrared gives a great poetry at this photo! Usually, I find that this technique presents too strong contrasts and removes the subtly at the gray tones. Here, it is different! The range of tones is large and the IR underlines softly this beautiful composition.
Very nicely done. Annie

Great composition and detail Nap.... lovely shot.

Regards Mark :)

Hello Nap!
Fantastic tree!!!
Great light and contrast in your black/white composition!
Wonderful point of view!
Excellent done!
Best regards!
Lili

...I return with points... :)

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  • Dot Gold Star Critiquer/Silver Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 1392 W: 31 N: 3027] (12204)
  • [2008-03-27 6:43]

Hi Nap
I am always fascinated by the infrared. It does give off fantastic results, and this one is awesome.
Dot
Was reading on it yesterday and naturally my camera does not do such things so it would have to be a filter. I know you can do it in photoshop with plug ins but I don't like to change my photos except add frames to them.

What a lovely composition, Nap! It's like a dream. Great use on the IR filter. I like how you framed your shot. Thanks for the note.
Cheers!
Freddie :)

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