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Sheepscot Village

© Guy D. Biechele

Sheepscot Village

Uploaded: July 22, 2002

Description

Late afternoon IR.

Comments

Roy Cox July 22, 2002

Nice Work. Roy Cox #6757

Damian P. Gadal July 22, 2002

The setting says it all... Nice! #9938

Kathleen Clemons July 22, 2002

This is lovely! If you have a minute, could you explain the technique? #9939

Guy D. Biechele level-classic July 29, 2002

Thank you all for your comments. Kathleen, I take my infrared photos with a digital camera. The equipment includes a digital camera that is sensitive to infrared light (I use a Nikon Coolpix 800 for my infrared photos), and an infrared filter. This photo was taken using a Hoya R72 IR filter. A tripod is also a must as the exposures are usually long. Scenes involving water, a mix of vegetation and skys with clear areas and clouds often make for dramatic shots. If you search the web for "Infrared Photography" you will find many interesting sites on this subject.
I hope this information helps.
+Guy #10319

Kathleen Clemons July 30, 2002

Thanks for the info, Guy. :) #10334

Piper Lehman August 06, 2002

Congrats, Guy. I love this shot. I have yet to delve into the strange but beautiful world of infrared. You make me want to get busy. #10715

Mark Oxley August 06, 2002

Congrats Guy. When I first saw this shot I thought it was a winter landscape then noticed that it was taken using infrared. Very good use of the technique. #10782

Shelley Sanders August 07, 2002

Congrats Guy on the contest, your one-of-a-kind IR's are such a joy to view. The thumbnail doesn't do this justice, it's now my favorite of your IR shots. The scene is so cozy, real appealing. #10811

Gerda Grice level-classic August 07, 2002

Many congratulations, Guy, on your win here with Sheepscot Village. I don't normally like IR pictures, but I love this one! It's beautiful. -Gerda #10814

Adam Bolt August 07, 2002

Now this is my kind of shot.
Just beautiful, congratulations on the win
Cheers Adam #10820

Carolyn M. Fletcher level-classic August 07, 2002

Congrats, Guy. This is a wonderful shot. #10854

Mike Hollman August 07, 2002

Hi Guy, Great shot! Congratulations.

Best wishes,

Mike Hollman #10960

Penny Duncan August 07, 2002

I saw this on another site and you got my vote for POM. I LOVE this photo. Outstanding! #10964

August 08, 2002

Congrats Guy!
Well worth the recognition my friend !
keep up the great work :) #11019

Donna R. Moratelli August 09, 2002

Hi Guy, Just had a chance to take a look at all of the winning photos and this is one of my favorites! Congratulations on this work of art! #11143

Guy D. Biechele level-classic August 09, 2002

Thank you all, for your generous comments. They are much appreciated.
Best Regards,
Guy #11157

Katherine Chan August 16, 2002

Just beautiful and dramatic! Congrats for the well-deserved win! #11709

Gunther Allen September 04, 2004

I love this piece- Congratulations on your win! Miss seeing your work--SmartEagle is now Photoshowdown.com. Hope to see your work there too! -G #756383

Wayne Nolting September 18, 2004

WOW, I first thought it was a winter scene until I saw the leaves on the trees and the tall grass, then suspected it was an infrared shot, which you confirmed in your comments. Very impressive scenery with the infrared effect.

I have Canon Digital Rebel (which I love) and was wondering if there is any way to simulate this infrared effect with a camera that does not have infrared capabilities or by using some digital effects or filters?
#789182

Guy D. Biechele level-classic September 18, 2004

Wayne, thank you for your comments.
I use and older Nikon CP800 with a Hoya R72 infrared filter for my digital photography, because the camera has such great sensitivity to infrared light.
You may be able to use this same filter on your Canon and get good results. You would have to try a filter and see if it works. Some digital cameras have additional filters inside which block infrared light.
If you want to go the route of a digital effects filter I know that there are some available. Fred Miranda has a PhotoShop action for sale that mimics the effect of an infrared photo. It is available at http://www.fredmiranda.com/shopping/DI

I have not tried this action, however I have used his noise reduction actions and his BW Pro Workflow plugin with good success.
I hope that this information helps. #789368

William C. Raco level-classic September 06, 2005

Wow, this is outstanding, Guy!
Fabulous IR work!

bill
#1807842

Guy D. Biechele level-classic September 08, 2005

Thank you commenting, Bill! I was lucky, all the right elements for a dramatic IR came together in this scene.

+Guy #1813561

Sherri Conley January 24, 2006

This is just such a gorgeous photo, Guy! I've really enjoyed browsing your gallery ~ it's very inspirational! #2330189

Guy D. Biechele level-classic January 24, 2006

Sherri, thank you for taking the time to look through my gallery, and for the kind words. They are appreciated. #2330344

Lisa R. Buffington level-classic February 27, 2007

Guy, Amazing image. Beautiful scene and great composition. Lisa #4000654

Guy D. Biechele level-classic February 27, 2007

Thanks for your comments, Lisa! #4001714

Joni Earley November 15, 2007

Omygosh. I LOVE IR and you've done such a beautiful job here with it. The colors and composition are just stunning! #5077038

Patrick R. McMullen December 15, 2008

I like it Guy. #6895273

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