Infrared Photo Gallery by allon kira at pbase.com

Infrared

Hi guys,

After being asked several times about my IR images, here are a few words about my technique:
These days I'm using the Nikon d70 (not modified) for IR. but you can also see IR pictures (in this gallery) that were taken with my other cameras: Canon G1, Canon G2, Sony DSC-F 717.

My IR filter is the Hoya R72. this filter blocks about 95% of the visible light under 720 nm. This is why it's not a "real" IR filter but "near IR" filter and lets you get colorful IR images.

The most important thing in IR photography is to set the WB (with the filter on!) before shooting -to get these surreal colors.

After taking the shot, a little postprocessing: levels (usually auto), contrast (about +5%-10%), saturation (about + 10%), RED and BLUE channels swap and sharpening.

RED and BLUE channels swap: go to IMAGE > ADJUSTMENTS > CHANNEL MIXER. now, choose output channel:RED. in the source channel set the RED to 0% and the BLUE to 100%. don't close the box. now choose output channel:BLUE. in the source channel set the RED to 100% and the BLUE to 0%.

That's all!

Thank you for viewing and commenting, Rgds, allon.

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basri_eli		13-Jun-2009 06:54
Very impressive gallery!!

Guest		18-May-2009 15:48
Hello, Fantastic gallery with all the IR schools, black and white, color, and false color. Just a question, i also shoot with Canon G1 and Sony F717, and i also have a Canon G2 but this one is definitely unsuitable for IR, not sensitive, and even the G3 does better, so how do you use it ?

Tom		15-Apr-2009 20:53
All I can say is WOW! And thanks so much for sharing these amazing pictures! Like so many of the other commenters, I am just learning phtography, and your pictures are a great inpiration.

Ken		13-Apr-2009 11:30
Hi, This is very beautiful. Thank you for these pictures and the info. I am new to photography and would love to try IR. I have a Pentax K200D & DA 18-55mm & DA 50-200mm,. Any hints with this camera please and IR? Ken - vk4akp ~Sj of The RCC'~ http://shazam.zapto.org .-.-.

Guest		03-Mar-2009 12:40
These shots are fantastic; and more credit to you than the filter! Have looked at others and they are enough to put me off trying. thanks to your images and generosity with your methods, I am now once again inspired!! trish Perth

Mo3sab		15-Feb-2009 21:39
I am a young man from libya in north Africa.. I liked your pic's. Great Skills mate. I will bay a DSLR and try.. This is wat i wanted to find myself in. Thanks for these nice pic's. Best regards

Robin		12-Feb-2009 03:27
I am new at this game but I was certainly impressed with your shots. They were great and I am going to try my hand and IR. Robin

Guest		03-Jan-2009 13:35
very good gallery! I guess you really like winter :D

Fay Stout		24-Dec-2008 04:19
These images are exquisite! I would love to learn to do this and I thank you for giving instructions. Your landscape compositions are so perfect! V.

RickeyD		06-Dec-2008 03:16
These are wonderful compositions and would be so in any format. You have the eye of the true artist. And, take that all you viewers who think photography is just a push of a button.

Guest		25-Nov-2008 19:49
This is one of the best IR galleries that I've seen so far! Beautiful colors and such a great quality. Also, thanks so much for your tips on IR photography. Best wishes!

sing4u		06-Nov-2008 20:05
Gorgeous gallery!! Cathy

Maarten Sch�n		27-Sep-2008 22:51
Very nice colors!!! I am using the Tiffin 87 filter for IR photography. This filter blocks pretty much all the visible light. With longer exposures a little color passes through the filter. I�ve just ordered the Hoya too. The Tiffin is great for Black & White IR photography. In some occasions I like to have more color. www.pbase.com/maartenschon

Hans Chr. S�rensen		21-Sep-2008 15:20
Very nice gallery!

Dan Greenberg		18-Sep-2008 21:59
This is a gallery I will come back to look at and admire again and again. A really wonderful array of IR images. Huge Vote!!!

Rachel Bilodeau		04-Sep-2008 00:44
beautiful and varied gallery - I myself have done a lot of infrared 4-5 years ago with the Olympus C2100 ultra zoom and the Hoya infrared R72 filter - you can see these images in my gallery here: http://pbase.com/rachelita/infrared Recently I had my Canon D60 modified so I no longer use a filter cause I got them to install one inside the camera - you can see how different the IR results are here: http://pbase.com/rachelita/infrared2008 - I am pretty happy but the processing is quite different - I now shoot raw, do a white balance on something green ang experiment from that point on

Guest		27-Jul-2008 07:14
In the technique tips you mentioned "The most important thing in IR photography is to set the WB (with the filter on!) before shooting -to get these surreal colors". Could you explain what's the steps? I am using a D70 as well. Many thanks! William

Katarina Pantelic		20-Jul-2008 07:29
This is one of the most beautiful IR galleries I've ever seen! RESPECT! :) v

Guest		30-Jun-2008 16:43
Many thanks for sharing, you gave the best pratical tips I have seen so far. If I can get half of your good work to start with I will be smilling. Thanks again.

olderhvit		14-Jun-2008 11:30
Absolutely wonderful work. Amazing shots. Voted.

Dawn C. Schu		04-Jun-2008 21:25
These are awesome!! Oh my, this gallery is truly amazing....Beautiful work...Vote Thanks for sharing dawn

gilbert_j_y		30-May-2008 02:04
Wow..incredible infra shots...makes me wanna convert my D70 to one as well...

C�line Thuret		04-May-2008 12:40
Une magnifique gallerie avec de bien belles couleurs et de belles ambainces !! les paysages sont merveilleux. V

Guest		23-Apr-2008 02:28
Thanks so much for these photos. They are absolutely amazing. And the little tutorial is great too! Its short enough to read quickly but packed with information! Great work!

Eric Herbelin		05-Mar-2008 14:17
superb! v

Yuri Peress		18-Feb-2008 09:41
Excellent gallery, thanks for sharing!

Janis von Heyking		15-Feb-2008 18:29
WOW! V!

DENZA		11-Feb-2008 16:58
Absolutely beautiful creative images you share with us. Thank you! V

JP Boulesteix		28-Jan-2008 08:29
I do not include/understand this sentence (my translator gives me a translation which is not good!) could somebody translate to me into French? thank you very much. The most important thing in IR photography is to set the WB (with the filter on!) before shooting -to get these surreal colors. This series of images is splendid!

VadZila		25-Jan-2008 21:24
�� !

Gab		23-Jan-2008 09:44
Absolutely amazing!!!!!!!!

Erich Mangl		17-Jan-2008 10:16
Fantastic Picturebook !

Matthew Cornwell		11-Jan-2008 19:37
Excellent shots, really good colours.

Marc Vermeulen		06-Jan-2008 21:37
Very nice work. -V-

David Leslie		29-Nov-2007 19:04
Infrared captures, on their own, frequently make a striking photograph. When you put the camera into the hands of a talented photographer like Allon, you get art.

ACLphotos		20-Nov-2007 15:12
best IR gallery i have seen on pbase to this date! V

endre novak		20-Nov-2007 12:35
fantastic work! V!

Naomi Sheaffer		08-Nov-2007 19:11
This is THE best IR gallery on pbase. V

olivier bruning		06-Oct-2007 23:23
a breathtakingly beautiful collection! thanks for sharing! ~V~

Eric EGEA		03-Oct-2007 16:18
Vraimt de magnifiques paysages et une technique bien ma�tris�e. Un grand bravo ! Very well done. I love it !

Ahmet Erciro		20-Sep-2007 15:49
Great photpgraphy. Fantastic captures. Thanks for sharing your photos and techniques with us. Ahmet

photofairy		15-Sep-2007 11:58
thank you so much for this tutorial. absolutely stunning photos :)

JudiB		05-Aug-2007 13:56
Alon, Your photos are awesome, thanks for the workflow, I have just started shooting IR myself thought with a Canon 20D, not as easy but still possible. Fabulous stuff! Judi

Gunten		31-Jul-2007 07:39
How do you do that, this is extraordinary ! very beatiful

Damkader		19-Jun-2007 16:28
Great gallery. Thanks for sharing your technique and photos

Andrey Wagner		10-Jun-2007 21:18
Amazing gallery!!! Great job! V

H Batr�s		02-Jun-2007 03:30
Image processing, plus other less common techniques can completely change the appearance of a shot, but you are a trully artist, not worried about sharing your knowledge, the great eye that you have is an envy and a must to all of us that for one or other reason wants to look for perfection in our images. A vote is not enough for this gallery.

E. T.		18-May-2007 16:47
These images are amazing. I would like to try this. Will this filter work on any camera?

Pierre Schneider		28-Apr-2007 19:38
Fantastic gallery ! like it much. v

Geo		25-Apr-2007 23:04
Quite simply the most stunning images I've ever seen! Just beautiful. Voted.

Naturephoto Monique		14-Mar-2007 23:32
Awesome gallery!

Mario Weusten		12-Mar-2007 19:25
very beautiful gallery big vote

maximzar		03-Mar-2007 14:56
It is the best IR gallery I've ever seen Allon! Thank you for description of your technique. Max

Yves Pinsonneault. Photographe		02-Mar-2007 01:44
This is my favorite IR (near IR) gallery on PBase ... Congrad.

Sarah		28-Feb-2007 06:26
Wow! Just wow I love your images such beautiful work great job!

�Lux		24-Feb-2007 09:26
WOW ! Magical shots & wonderful technique. Thanks for sharing the technique. GMV.

melai.parcon.lopez		21-Feb-2007 12:56
It feels like a dream... It is so fascinating. Thank you for tips as well. VOTED

Ludovit Tatar		18-Feb-2007 17:52
Amazing gallery full of beautiful landscapes. A greeting.

A. J. French		10-Feb-2007 10:57
very interesting gallery

thechebb		10-Feb-2007 03:14
Incredible imagery - Thank you for sharing your technique - Cheers & voted!

Townley Pittman		10-Feb-2007 00:43
Unbelieveable!! Amazingly beautiful gallery. Your photos take my breath away. It is difficult to stop looking at them.

Petter Hamnes		07-Feb-2007 20:20
Superb collection! Got to try this technique. voted

enny jameson		07-Feb-2007 20:06
breathtaking gallery, excellent work.

Brandon Humbertson		06-Feb-2007 15:46
Very cool..... I'm going to rush out and get my IR filter today. [url]www.pbase.com/bhumbertson[/url]

shawnkraus		28-Jan-2007 00:51
These images are absolutely stunning. Voted!!!!! To view my work visit: http://www.pbase.com/ShawnKraus

William		06-Jan-2007 18:22
Gorgeous. Thanks for your little tuitorial on infra-red shooting.

Agron Islami		04-Jan-2007 18:40
Amazing gallery. All the photos look like from a fairy tail! Great compositions Good luck! V!

Ted Parkins		27-Dec-2006 17:00
Enjoyable,first rate gallery.

Paul Chan		20-Nov-2006 02:26
Excellent gallery.

S�var J�nasson		11-Sep-2006 13:43
Wow! Amazing gallery!! Voted

Brian McKay		19-Aug-2006 15:20
Very Cool Gallery.

Jim Kramer		18-Aug-2006 19:43
very nice work! {vote!} if you get the time, stop by and take a look at my IR Galleries as well! Thanks! http://www.pbase.com/jwkramer61/infrared_galleries

Jim Kramer		18-Aug-2006 19:24
very nice work! {vote!} if you get the time, stop by and take a look at my IR Galleries as well! Thanks! http://www.pbase.com/jwkramer61/infrared_galleries

William Hartshorn		04-Aug-2006 05:49
VERY UNIQUE!!!!!!!! ~V~

Barri Olson		30-Jul-2006 18:03
Very beautiful gallery....someday would like to give IR a try and you certainly are a master at it, so thanks for the tips at the head of your gallery. Fantastic work. Best regards Barri

Bob White		30-Jul-2006 07:27
Awesome gallery and very educational --- good work well done

Mario Weusten		23-Jun-2006 19:12
perfect

Guest		12-Jun-2006 22:30
Wonderful photos. Magical.

d�d�23		27-May-2006 09:15
ENCHANTING! See you from Belgium.

henrywong		11-May-2006 08:03
Fantastic!!! Thanks for the sharing !

Elvira		25-Apr-2006 17:25
Very poetic. It feels like on a dream.

Elvira		25-Apr-2006 17:24
Very poetic. It feels like on a dream.

Jeffrey Klassen		22-Apr-2006 22:23
I have been attempting IR with a Tiffen 87. I have had some good results, but after seeing your gallery I will be getting a Hoya R72. Great work, amazing gallery.

AntKing		18-Apr-2006 05:08
Thanks for your sharing! After I have been watched these photo, I bought a R72 immediately. Thanks!!!!

Fan Shu		11-Apr-2006 15:52
Thanks for your sharing of IR technique!

Tranquiler		08-Apr-2006 05:18
ENCHANTING!

Richard Calmes		07-Apr-2006 10:30
Some beautiful images with this effect! I must try it sometime! Vote

Le Tuan Anh		06-Apr-2006 15:10
Great galleries about infrared! I very like! Thanks for sharing!

Alison Hughes		05-Apr-2006 21:08
I love these images, I have never seen anything quite like this with IR before, usually they are black and white pictures or have a pinkish hue. Very original and the compositions are stunning.

Andie Guerra		05-Apr-2006 18:50
Great light!! Keep up the great work

Robert Furunger		05-Apr-2006 18:28
Fantastic images! A lot of them would fit for a poster!

Peterfree		05-Apr-2006 18:26
It's a fantastic and be autiful gallery. Chapeau! Thank you for sharing your open information!

Jennie Marie Schell		05-Apr-2006 15:33
This gallery is just amazing! Hard to pick a favorite, thank you for sharing!

Eric Babineau		05-Apr-2006 12:05
Thank you soo much! By sharing your techniques, you have motivated me to go out there and try this with my D70s. Awsome gallery (added to my favorites)! Please feel free to check out my webspace (www.pbase.com/ericbabineau). Voted! Thanks - Eric

Demetreos Patas		04-Apr-2006 18:16
Thanks for sharing !!! (Photos and knowledge ) It's a great gallery.

yasinsen		04-Apr-2006 16:19
amazing and nice pictures

Niek Haak		04-Apr-2006 15:35
very nice gallery, you found many great subjects for infrared pictures!

Doug Fox		04-Apr-2006 00:37
Absolutely Stunning!

Dave		03-Apr-2006 19:06
This is a fantastic gallery, the surreal colours are amazing.

MP Carney		02-Apr-2006 20:43
Very good of you to take the time to explain how you use IR filtering and post-processing. Your photographic results are superior and a pleasure to browse.

Manfred Bachmann		02-Apr-2006 17:58
Fantastic work!

Tony Yong		02-Apr-2006 13:28
Superb works with great lights, unusual colors and good sharpness.

Jean-Pierre Scherrer		01-Apr-2006 14:29
Voted for this gallery ! You have a great eye for choosing subject that pops out in IR ! In the meantime, thank you for the tips about shooting + PP this kind of images ! Cheers, J-P.

sdwinsor		01-Apr-2006 12:36
Billiant work, I love IR and you're a master at it. ~V

sdwinsor		01-Apr-2006 12:31
Billiant work, I love IR and your a master at it. ~V

Isan		31-Mar-2006 20:13
A wonderful gallery, and many thanks for explaning the process. My vote for this gallery!

Donson		31-Mar-2006 09:25
This is a great gallery...Thanks for your sharing...

Marisa Taddia		30-Mar-2006 22:45
wonderful gallery! I like the colorful IR, they really creates a surreal world. And thanks for the technical info, very welcome :)

Hoursofdarkness		30-Mar-2006 15:00
Great Gallery.

neenoboxer		30-Mar-2006 06:55
excellent !!! awesome !!! thanks for the technical info... ember

Eric		30-Mar-2006 04:46
Very good photos, Allon. I've been experimenting with extracting more color information out of IR shots, so I was looking at your photos with a critical eye. As far as I can tell, your photos are only duochromatic, as all the other IR photos I've seen. What amazes me, however, is your choice of two colors on a photo-to-photo basis. Your hue selections go to great lengths to seem NATURAL, as if the photo has MORE than two colors. I am VERY impressed! Keep up the great work!

Yvonne Merriam		29-Mar-2006 01:58
Just discovered what must be the most engaging gallery on all of pbase! So inspiring and fresh, it makes me want to give it a try. What better compliment than that? Thank you for sharing both your vision and your skillful technique. Yvonne

Ann Sherba		28-Mar-2006 23:50
Very stunning gallery! One of the best infrared galleries I have seen.

Pretorious Photography		28-Mar-2006 17:38
Absolutely stunning work!

Rene Hales		28-Mar-2006 04:14
Beautiful work.--Rene

mic_hong		28-Mar-2006 01:48
Excellent work. Very pleasing to the eyes. Thanks for sharing.

Jonathan Hession		27-Mar-2006 14:55
Thanks for the technical information, I appreciate a photographer who isn't afraid to share techniques. Very nice images.

gina_dl		26-Mar-2006 22:10
Hi, great pics! I love the surreal quality of infrared and tried some myself. I use a g3 and D70 too but mostly lack what you seem to have in abundance : light! Even on bright days I need more than 1 sec-mostly 2- and extra ev dialed in. A few shots you can find here http://www.pbase.com/gina_dl/projects_infrared. Keep shooting and oh yeah voted!

Mario Weusten		26-Mar-2006 18:30
excellent gallery

Pedro Lib�rio		26-Mar-2006 17:28
spendid gallery!!! pure poetry to my eyes!!!...I just love it!!! vote !!!

Wendy & Larry Burke		26-Mar-2006 08:25
I Just love the gallaery gets my vote , we dont have a IR filtter but we tried in photoshop have a look http://www.pbase.com/burke999/image/54509612 Great Stuff Larry & Wendy

Rob Rosetti		25-Mar-2006 19:40
Wonderful IR gallery. Got my vote. Roberto

Svetlana		25-Mar-2006 08:50
Amazing!!! I love these pictures. Good job!

Guest		25-Mar-2006 02:17
excellent.

Jerome GUREGHIAN		24-Mar-2006 23:25
I'm not a big fan of infrared, but I love the way you process them, these are beautiful!

Guest		24-Mar-2006 20:20
These are great I love the way you used the light in these photots

Guest		24-Mar-2006 20:20
These are great I love the way you used the light in these photots

Richard Cobby		24-Mar-2006 13:40
Outstanding work showing off your skills as a very good photogfrapher. GMV. Greetings from UK - Richard Cobby

Leo		23-Mar-2006 18:38
How??? LOL!!! My vote!!!!!!

Dave		23-Mar-2006 01:21
Very nice IR gallery. Beautiful work...

Peter De Rycke		22-Mar-2006 18:03
Superb work wow !!! My vote. Peter

Jennifer Berger		22-Mar-2006 12:56
Absolutely Breathtaking! You are truly gifted! Jennifer

Gus R.		22-Mar-2006 07:52
Allon- Great stuff. Really nice use of the IR medium. And, being a big fan of clouds, you have done a 'trick' job capturing their majesty. Thanks so much for your technical explanation and keep up the great work. g

Donald Verger		21-Mar-2006 21:52
Magical! A visual feast! and a dream! vote! keep them coming! don in maine!

Carrie		21-Mar-2006 21:11
I stumbled across your site while working on a homework assignment, and stayed much longer than I should have. You have captured an atmosphere that is soothing and "eerie" at the same time. Wonderfull photography!

G�nter Hofst�dter		21-Mar-2006 19:27
absolutely outstanding gallerie ! Phantasic pics !

ripeimages		21-Mar-2006 18:31
Just amazing. overall great. you have a good eye and your use of infrared...beautiful! just wondered what techniqued u used to get these? is this PP? or did you mechanically take apart the d70? Andre

Brett		21-Mar-2006 15:22
I love this gallery and wish I could take just one picture like it. Thank you for your help too! V.

Mike W		21-Mar-2006 04:18
Very nice work here.

Harald Schillhammer		19-Mar-2006 16:18
Now that's something - I'm speechless. Voted!

Bob Townsend		17-Mar-2006 23:19
Great body of work here. Voted.

Dang		17-Mar-2006 10:43
Amazingly beautiful work, not only this gallery but each of your galleries I've visited. I'd suggest anyone to look around more. Thanks!

Guest		12-Feb-2006 13:03
Great work! good eye and a beautiful place captured well! -dave http://www.surrealcolor.com

Peter De Rycke		06-Feb-2006 19:12
Beautiful work Allon ! My vote.

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