IR photo - I think this is the best IR photo I've taken to date as far as the technicals are concerned.
Used the Hoya R72 filter, my least fave lens, and my new E-520. I hope this does well because I really am quite pleased with how this turned out. I would be very happy if this replaced one of my top 3 shots. :)
[May. 5th, 2009 11:49:42 PM]
Well it's not gonna replace any top 3 but it's been well received and i am happy. Here is what the scene looks like without an IR filter:
And with an IR filter:
In silkypix, I changed the WB and the tone to boost the contrast. Saved as jpg then I ran it thru noiseware.
In photoshop, I used a layer of Topaz Adjust to get the great contrast in the sky, and to enhance the details of the tree. From there, I did a combo of HSL and Color Balance to get the color I wanted. After that, dodge/burn, brightness/contrast to get the final look.
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This is the first I've seen this, after you posted it in the Month of TA thread. Wonderful detail Michelle! Did you modify your camera for IR or just use a screw on filter? As someone else said, if a 6.6 doesn't make your front page you are pretty good. That score would be my PB.
Coming back to comment - I like the composition, focus and that you didn't over expose the sky. Your b&w conversion is very well done, but I'm not sure it works for me on this photo - where the clouds and tree meet it is almost too busy with it being so close to the same color/tone. 7.
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