Infrared Gazebo #2 [Enchanted Forest]
Uploaded: October 04, 2002 21:01:50
Gazebo at Meadowlark Gardens, Virginia USA. Infrared filter, custom white balance, f2.8, 1 second exposure.
Debbi J. Brucker October 04, 2002
This is nothing short of magnificent. It looks like you might have just bleached and toned portions of the print. Is this correct or did you do the whole thing? Infrared is a tough medium and I applaud your work - keep it up and none of us will have a chance in this competition. #10195Debbi J. Brucker October 04, 2002
One more thing, what is custom white balance???? Thanks #16513Damian P. Gadal October 04, 2002
Outstanding all the way around. #16514Mitch Schlesinger October 04, 2002
Thank you both. Debbi, I should have been more specific; I use a digital camera with an infrared filter. Some digicams pick up "false colors" when shooting IR, and the custom white balance lets me adjust color temperature, just as if I were using a camera setting for tungsten, fluorescent, etc. The difference is it's done in the post-processing stage (with software) rather than in-camera. (I can do that too, but it's really not necessary.) So, no bleach required. :-) #16518Donna J. Eaton October 04, 2002
Outstanding shot. Beautiful comp too! #16519Mitch Schlesinger October 04, 2002
Thanks Donna.Hey, am I the only one on the site tonight whose name doesn't start with a 'D'???
;-)
Cheers, #16520
Jimmy Wen October 05, 2002
no, here I am, start with J. this is a very eye catching picture, a terrific IR shot with great shaprness & composition, excellent work Mitch. regards, Jimmy. #16530Mitch Schlesinger October 05, 2002
Thanks, Jimmy!Jimmy Wen October 05, 2002
yes Mitch, that's why people say "no lighting, no photography". the beautiful layers of the trees in the background & the sparking water......, all made by magic light. also the color of the picture just fabulous. #16541Cathy M. Gromball May 26, 2019
Congratulations Mitch! Beautiful shot!Cathy :) #22971
Jimmy Wen May 26, 2019
Congrats Mitch! It's really a dream shot! All the best to & Enjoy your shooting(Just remenber to bring your IR filter!). My best regards, Jimmy. #23270Craig VanHyning May 26, 2019
I am using a hoya r72 IR filter with a Canon d60 and I am having issue. all the photos are coming out very, very dark. any ideas? #29395Mitch Schlesinger May 26, 2019
Craig,Sign up for an interactive online photography course to get critiques on your photos.
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