Infrared Church

[vulcan2912]

Hi

Here are a few infrared pics taken at a couple of local church's over the last 2 weeks.All taken with a ir converted 20D and 17-40L.

St Bridget's,Moresby,Cumbria,UK
http://garyforsyth.smugmug.com/photos/115346323-L.jpg

http://garyforsyth.smugmug.com/photos/115341563-L.jpg

http://garyforsyth.smugmug.com/photos/115346002-L.jpg

http://garyforsyth.smugmug.com/photos/115346208-L.jpg

St Kentigern's,Crosthwaite,Keswick,Cumbria,UK
http://garyforsyth.smugmug.com/photos/115341717-L.jpg

http://garyforsyth.smugmug.com/photos/115343597-L.jpg

http://garyforsyth.smugmug.com/photos/115342780-L.jpg

http://garyforsyth.smugmug.com/photos/115342903-L.jpg

Cheers
Gary

[shakyhands]

That technology absolutely amazes me. Your captures are incredible!

[Picture North Carolina]

Well. I see now that you've gotten past all the scumbags on ebay you have put your new conversion to use! Very nice stuff. But not only because of the "interest" infrared adds, your composition is spot on as in pic 3 (tombstones foreground left, church background right). EXCELLENT composition. You can put a hoya infrared filter into the hands of a person and you won't necessarily get good pictures. But if you put one into the hands of somebody with talent, you get stuff like this. /Dan

[Picture North Carolina]

Gary,

A question if you don't mind. Pic #3 (the one I mentioned above) - did you hand color the blue, or is that the way it came out of the camera? I ask because right in the middle of the picture, there is a cloud just on the horizon that doesn't seem to have as much blue in it. I ask because one of the cameras I use to shoot infrared with (dimage 7) is well-known to have a slight "hot spot" in the center.

I'm wondering if that was a result of the conversion. I'm still sitting here with a brand new 20D on the shelf wondering if I should have it converted or sell it. /Dan

[SuzyView]

WOW! Those are wonderful! I think the 3rd one is my favorite. The focus is right on throughout, which is what I assume you were aiming for.

[Renboy]

Nasty noob question. How do shoot IR. What conversion do you need to do?

[Picture North Carolina]

Nasty noob question. How do shoot IR. What conversion do you need to do?

There are many threads here on potn that will answer that and even more to google. But in summary:

With some older cameras, the IR response is good enough that you can shoot digital infrared pictures without modifying the camera. all you need is a IR filter and a tripod. very cheap way to get into it.

With newer cameras, manufacturer's have reduced or eliminated IR response. For color photos, it reduces quality. To shoot with the newer cameras with little IR response, you need to send the camera off to a service that will open the camera up and make the necessary modifications. It is important to note that most newer cameras, once modified, cannot be effectively used for color any more. They then become IR special cameras. /Dan

[Canonada]

Very impressive, the technique, subject matter and composition all contribute to the mood and atmosphere of the images. Excellent shots.

Joe

[PEACHMAN]

Unbelievable! beautiful style you are using!

[livewire-photography.com]

I want one of those filters or cameras, stunning shots.
James....

[Billginthekeys]

wow. amazing shots.

[Frank_Hollahan]

3 & 7 are my favorite here, well composed and superb contrasting.

[CousinMadness]

Positively brilliant Gary. Made the hairs on the back of my neck stand up. If you have a site with more please give us a link to it, also a description of your technique would be useful for those who have never done it.

Thanks for uploading.


Cousin. :rolleyes:

[SuzyView]

Jon and I were just talking about converting our older DSLR's to IR. I am not sure how to use that technology, but want to learn. It costs a few hundred dollars to have the camera converted.

[lomond]

I agree with Cuzz, these are among the best IR images I've seen.
#5 is amazing. :shock:

[rmodys]

Those third and fourth pictures are amazing.

[Raindancer]

Absolutely stunning........:)

[Jim G]

Fantastic stuff. The moods created there through the IR, framing and conversion are just fantastic.

[chander]

These are the most amazing IR shots that i have ever seen....Fantastic work...Wud luv to see more like these...Man now I want a IR filter....:D

[Heatseeker99]

Speechless......

[lostinthe619]

Wow, that's absolutely crazy. Love numbers 3+4.

[andydajo]

Great shots, did you buy the camera converted or send it away, if so where to??

[tlc]

i'm speechless :shock:

those are some of the nicest shots i have seen in a while

[Neil1986hk]

I love the tone! Great shots!

[flyfisher]

AWESOME !!!!!!!!

They are absolutely stunning.

[Buggbairn]

Very moody shots with great subjects for IR

Well done :)

[Duder]

Nice shots, although personally I'm not a fan of pseudo colour infrareds. Infrared really lends itself to architectural photography as well as adding a darkness to church/graveyard scenes.

[crazyea]

Very nice. I like #3 the best.

[Picture North Carolina]

Nice shots, although personally I'm not a fan of pseudo colour infrareds. Infrared really lends itself to architectural photography as well as adding a darkness to church/graveyard scenes.

Interesting comment. I guess that's why these forums are so rich is variety - it's because people's tastes in art are so diverse. I don't think infrared lends itself to architectural any more than color photographer lends itself to picture of the circus because lots of color can be found there. I think infrared lends itself to any interesting subject with its specific, inherent characteristics just the same as color does.

Daniella's stuff is a good example, and legendary (http://www.pbase.com/zylen/infrared_with_dimage_7). The range of subject portrayed in infrared is diverse. And almost everybody who digs deep into the galleries makes the same universal comment: stunning. /Dan

[burntpixel]

WOW, WOW, WOW,

AMAZING SHOTS, NICE WORK!

[Duder]

Interesting comment. I guess that's why these forums are so rich is variety - it's because people's tastes in art are so diverse. I don't think infrared lends itself to architectural any more than color photographer lends itself to picture of the circus because lots of color can be found there. I think infrared lends itself to any interesting subject with its specific, inherent characteristics just the same as color does.

Daniella's stuff is a good example, and legendary (http://www.pbase.com/zylen/infrared_with_dimage_7). The range of subject portrayed in infrared is diverse. And almost everybody who digs deep into the galleries makes the same universal comment: stunning. /Dan

well, because of it's inherent high contrast properties, infrared light can greatly enhance and empahsise the light and shadows in the edges and angles of buildings and structures, against a darkened skies, which really sets it apart from normal B&W photography.

here's a few examples of mine to show what I mean:
http://www.pbase.com/petejackson/image/59172531
http://www.pbase.com/petejackson/image/59316865
http://www.pbase.com/petejackson/image/71394511

[Picture North Carolina]

well, because of it's inherent high contrast properties, infrared light can greatly enhance and empahsise the light and shadows in the edges and angles of buildings and structures,

I think I misinterpreted your initial post as being slightly negative, but now that I re-read it I think I understand what you were trying to say is positive in that these pictures demonstrate the inherent complimentary characteristics of infrared that make it especially good for architectural photography. In other words, not detracting from infrared landscapes but rather promoting infrared as especially good for naturally high contrast subjects. /Dan

[vulcan2912]

Hi Guys

Thanks for all the fantastic comments.I'll try and answer any questions asked.Sorry if I miss anyone out.

Dan-The colours were achieved by normal hue/sat shifts.There were no selective areas coloured etc.I can't see the cloud that you mentioned but I do all my post processing on a laptop which is pretty poor for seeing fine details.I really should get a decent destop computer and monitor.I've not noticed any hotspots but shooting with the sun anywhere in the frame causes real problems with flare when using the Canon 17-40.

Cousin
My site contains a growing number of infrared pictures.I've still got lots to process and hopefully lots more to come.

www.garyforsyth.smugmug.com (http://www.garyforsyth.smugmug.com)

There are also a few on here.
http://photography-on-the.net/forum/showthread.php?t=221138&highlight=infrared

This thread details the problems that i had when I first started to dabble in infrared.

Andy-fellow Cumbrian
The 20D was converted by Lifepixel.com in the USA.It cost $405 inc postage and packing.They accept paypal so it was a really easy transaction.In total it took about 3 weeks-most of this time was getting the camera through customs at both ends.I was also stung with a vat bill of about £40 from UK customs for the work done.Parcel Force also charged about £10 for the customs clearance when it entered the UK.

Hope this information helps.

Cheers
Gary

[marcdpalmer]

Well cool images. Really like number 3.

[Rumrunner]

Wow, the infared approach really is inspiring me, these are very very nice photos.

[malla1962]

Awsome set of pics.:D

[rudgej]

Brilliant series. They certainly give a sinister look to the church and you kind of expect a vampire to appear at any time. :shock:

[Elisabeth-Ann]

Wow, I love 3, 6, 7, and 8 - beautiful shots