Infrared Rose

[aadam_21]

I don't remember where I found it anymore, but some time ago I found an Infrared action for PS. I shot this rose in my backyard after a rain (the last we had before last night was weeks ago) and ran the IR action as a starting point. I then tweaked from there - I don't remember all I actually did at this point. I really like the "black" rose and water droplets. Anyone else?

[drrlam]

But then again, I do have a thing for water drops!!!

Interestingly there are companies devoted to converting your digicam to infrared!!! There are also (scarily) DIY guides for doing so. I've not been game enough yet - Waaaaaaay too scary!!!

Here is one of the commercial companies (I am NOT selling it, it was the first that I googled!)

[aadam_21]

Yeah, don't think I'll be doing THAT anytime soon! Maybe once I've upgraded camera's a couple of times and happen to have an extra lying around . Even then, I'd probably be too chicken to try it myself.

[clockdoc]

Have you experimented with your camera's IR response and the use of an R72 IR filter? My D80 is not as responsive as my old Sony F707 (using the nightshot mode). Here is how they look right out of the D80:


Here is the same image that has been converted to momochrome in Photoshop:



ISO 2000, 1 second at f/5.6, 18mm focal length

[aadam_21]

ISO 2000? My XTi maxes out at 1600. I would like to try an IR filter, but right now I only have a graduated ND and a polarizer and the IR filters are fairly pricey. I love the look of the white leaves that you captured (in the B&W version) and I've found this PS action duplicates that fairly well. My only concern with the filter is the longer exposure time necessary so movement becomes a real problem.

[aadam_21]

I went digging and if anyone's interested, the action is here. The same people have a couple other free actions that are pretty cool as well.

[clockdoc]

The sensitivity of your camera may be different. I would think the 1600 ISO would work as well. Sisnce exposure times are long, you will need a tripod. The "modified" cameras you read about are more sensitive and I believe hand-held shooting is possible. Check eBay for an R72 IR filter in the appropriate filter size for your camera.

I have even done some tests with the Sony F707 where I used a filter cut from a 5 1/4 inch floppy disc. The results were not stellar but it was an interesting experiment. Here is a shot through the non-standard IR filter:

[bahgheera]

Nice shot, thanks for the heads up on the photoshop actions. There goes my weekend...

[xxpinballxx]

i love it! nice look....especially the black....good placement too!

[aadam_21]

@bahgheera and pinball - Thanks!

@Lee - I like the shot with the experimental filter. Did you have to process that shot at all, or is that how it came out of the camera? That sounds like a cost effective filter that I'd be willing to play around with. I'm definitely not modding my camera any time soon, so I'll take any experimenting opportunity I can come up with.