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clouds render well in infrared photography

Infrared and midday photography

Midday is normally not the time to put your camera up. Contrasty light is not the best for most color images. Move to infrared and we have a whole new ball game. When the light gets harsh and you add some greenery and clouds, imaging gets good. Infrared You can

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Fall infrared follow-up

Last week, I shared thoughts on adding an infrared camera to your fall color scouting. Here are some more IR images that were harvested form that scouting session. Infrared imagery gives you lots more opportunity to capture photos when the light isn’t ‘right’ for your color capture. The glow When

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Fall color photography and infrared

If color hasn’t already started to change where you are, it won’t be long now. Here’s an idea that can make your scouting times more productive. Add infrared captures. Many times, you need to scout areas for color and that happens in the middle of the day. With an IR

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How to get started with infrared photography

A couple years ago, I was encouraged by a good friend and professional photographer to consider investing in an infrared converted mirrorless camera. Over this past year, I have enjoyed exploring landscape scenes for compositions and light that work well for infrared, as these often differ from scenes that are

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Imagining a strange alien world through infrared photography

Since “The Strange Series,” Munich-based photographer and visual artist Roland Krämer has continued to experiment with infrared photography to imagine extraterrestrial landscapes. It continues to be my favorite creative use of infrared photography, and I find his “Alien Series” to be the most otherworldly yet. In essence, infrared photography opens

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Alpine landscapes turned alien worlds through infrared photography

Mountains are already magical places in their own right, but for some photographers, they can even be otherworldly. By unlocking a hidden view through the art of infrared photography, Munich-based Roland Krämer was able to transform alpine scenes into alien worlds. If you’re into experimental photography and surreal landscapes, “The

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