It’s been a while since my previous post, and hopefully it will become more frequent again. I’ve been busy, but that time has also given me plenty to think about, explore, and share. The good news is that there are plenty of topics to consider for the future, along with ideas, experiences, and lessons that I’m looking forward to turning into new posts. So, with a renewed sense of enthusiasm and plenty to discuss, let’s get cracking!
Regular visitors to this nook of the blogosphere may remember that I gave a presentation on infrared photography techniques, tips, and general fun for the camera club I now belong to—no Groucho Marx reference intended! Since then, I have converted another of my cameras to explore even more of the spectrum. My trusty Fujifilm X-H1 is now a full-spectrum camera, and I am having a blast experimenting with it. The conversion has opened up an entirely new way of seeing familiar subjects, from foliage that glows brightly in infrared to skies that take on a dramatic, otherworldly character. I am still learning how different filters, lighting conditions, and post-processing approaches affect the final image, but that sense of discovery is exactly what makes this kind of photography so rewarding.
Let’s take a look at one of the images that came from this camera…
This was shot using an 850nm filter, which is fantastic for processing to a black & white image. Despite it being a rather bright day with less than ideal light conditions for my ‘regular’ camera, I managed to get a rather acceptable image with this setup.
The water in the fall looks like strands of silk.