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12-SEP-2010 Cindy Flood

Horicon Marsh II

Horicon Marsh, Wisconsin

I posted an IR photo of a tree in the Horicon Marsh this week. Frank mentioned that he would like to see it in color. That is not possible, because my camera was converted into a dedicated IR camera...I can't take regular colored pictures.
I just got back a roll of film today that had a similar photo from the Marsh. The tree is not as full, but it will give you an idea. One thing to keep in mind, is that when shooting IR, you can exploit the sunny, contrasty light of mid-afternoon. For the film shot, I turned toward another direction so that my light was not quite as contrasty...the light is flatter in the colored shot.
BTW, if you look at horizon in colored shot, you can see turbine windmills in the distance.
Contax G, Zeiss 45 f/2 Planar, Kodak GA 100-7, Nikon 9000 scanner

Infrared Photo with G1 IR and Olympus Pen-F 20 f/3.5
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Cindi Smith 16-Sep-2010 03:49
Wow, superb in color as well. I love all the different layers of color in this.
Jim Stiles14-Sep-2010 01:38
Both indeed are wonderful images, and I have to say I prefer the IR image. Thanks for posting both and providing the excellent commentary. You should be very proud of both shots!

--Jim--
Steve Mockford13-Sep-2010 23:20
Both great pictures Cindy. Thanks for including the information on the wetland; I really must visit someday.
Michael Edwards13-Sep-2010 21:29
Got to love that Zeiss Contax glass. I sometimes miss mine, but had far too much stuff.
At least it has a good home in Toronto.
Lovethe image of the swamp.
Very sharp image, Cindy, and what a nice SCAN!
Cindy Flood13-Sep-2010 20:50
Frank, Bob, Pat and Terry. Thanks for commenting. I appreciate it.

Frank, Take your meds and you will be OK. LOL I actually just finished up the roll yesterday and had it developed. I was hoping that it was the exact scene, but it wasn't. Still, it gives a good comparison between the colored photo and the infrared photo.
Terry 13-Sep-2010 20:45
Thanks for taking the time to put together this wonderful comparison, Cindy.
I agree with the others. Both images are perfect in their own way. Gorgeous work!
Frank Kavanagh Photography13-Sep-2010 19:10
I knew something wasn't right with my comment, composition not composure. LOL.
Ok I'm losing the plot completely, I must take those tablets again. Still laughing.
Frank Kavanagh Photography13-Sep-2010 19:07
Beautiful Cindy, composure and the sky are both fantastic.
Thanks also for going to the bother of digging out a colour pic. great work.
Pat Nighswander 13-Sep-2010 16:30
I like both... wonderful simplicity and a perfect sky....Beautiful landscape well composed
Guest 13-Sep-2010 13:29
The color version absolutely stunning... I love the sparse composition and overall look. And the IR version isn't too shabby either. :-)
Cindy Flood13-Sep-2010 12:48
Pete, The frame is one from the Photoshop action set of Marcias Frames. I use the Photoshop type tool to write the name on once the photo is framed.
Cindy Flood13-Sep-2010 12:46
Thanks, Hal, Pete and Rudi.
Pete, These photos were taken on the same day. The two dead trees were not the same tree at different times. I was facing in two different directions for the shots. I was just trying to show what the colors were that day.
The marsh is the largest wetland cattail marsh in the US. It is both a state wildlife area (11,000 acres managed by the state DNR) and a National Wildlife Refuge (22,000 acres managed by US Fish and Wildlife Service). It has been designated as a Wetland of International Importance. It is a critical rest stop for migrating Canada Geese and also many species of ducks. The marsh is a peat filled lake that was carved out by the Wisconsin glacier. The Rock River also runs through the marsh.
We have noticed over the years that they burn off sections at a time. This area contained the dead trees in my photos. They are partially under water. In the distance there are miles and miles of cattails and healthy grasses.
Rudi 13-Sep-2010 11:59
Interesting comparison. And they both work. :-)
Pete Hemington13-Sep-2010 10:42
And I think the trouble you take with the frames is very worth while - some thing for me to consider - do you use a template?
Pete Hemington13-Sep-2010 10:41
The IR is far more dramatic, but this is serene and subtle.
It's odd that the tree looks lifeless in both, at a time when the background trees are in leaf, but has obviously grown between shots.
hal 13-Sep-2010 08:57
This color version is absolutely wonderful and beautiful, Cindy.
lt is breathtaking and l can't look at it without smiling.
lt is just perfect, all the way out to the presentation.