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The Flatirons in IR - with REPOST

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Posted by Paul Wegemann on December 23, 2007 at 10:22 PM
The Flatirons in IR - with REPOST
This is another experiment/work in progress. I'd appreciate any comments or feedback.
Shot with Digital Rebel converted for IR, 28-135IS, no filters.
Thanks,
Paul
Posted by Todd Caudle on December 23, 2007 at 11:13 PM
I think it's pretty darn cool. Glad to see results of an IR conversion from a real human, not a magazine article. I'd like to see a shot with foliage, like trees, more prominent in the frame, but this still works really well.
Posted by Paul Gana on December 23, 2007 at 11:15 PM
I have always been fascinated by IR photography. With my own personal taste I would agree with Todd
Posted by Rene Pirolt on December 24, 2007 at 12:28 AM
Paul – really cool IR image. The rocks, sky, and trees look fantastic. The only thing that throws me off is the fact the snow (if that is snow) on the bottom of the picture is gray rather than white.
Posted by Dave Showalter` on December 24, 2007 at 11:40 AM
Very cool- and the apparent sharpness makes the Flatirons jump out. I do agree that a strong foreground element and whit snow would help. Keep 'em comin'!
Posted by Paul Wegemann on December 24, 2007 at 3:18 PM
Thanks for the feedback guys. I'm currently working on that gray snow issue and will repost. I'm thinking a crop might be in order to compensate for the missing foreground.
Posted by Kalin Wilson on December 24, 2007 at 4:44 PM
Neat. I like it. Good use for an old body. Keep the IR comin'!
Posted by Art Escobado on December 24, 2007 at 7:47 PM
I like the dimensionality here it really pops well, especially the gray mountain stone area-but somehow, someway I want more white.
Posted by Paul Wegemann on December 24, 2007 at 8:18 PM
Thanks for the tips and comments everyone. Here's a repost where I whitened the snow. I wish there was an "Insert interesting foreground" plugin for PS. I tried cropping, but it altered the comp too much. I'll just have to try harder next time!
Thanks,
Paul
Posted by John Klotz on December 25, 2007 at 1:37 AM
If this conversion reacts like IR film would a #87 filter help? It blocks all visible light and gives the most dramtic effect on IR films but you have to focus before attaching the filter. Or try a # 25 Red filter. You probably already know this since you stated no filters were used. I have not tried B&W filters with digital cameras so I am just curious. Nice shot though, I'm liking it!
John
Posted by Paul Wegemann on December 25, 2007 at 7:50 PM
Thanks for the filter tip, John. I thought about that, but I don't currently own anything other than the usual NDs and polarizers. I will explore that option though. The whole IR thing is quite a fun and interesting experiment so far.