Garden Gazebo

[Cheryl Slechta]

Here is another IR image from our public garden, Kanapaha Botanical Garden. I used diffuse glow on this one.

Thanks for looking. C&C appreciated:)

[denise ippolito]

Cheryl, I just love this one. I took it into PS and tried to level it:2eyes2:then I toned down just a tiny bit of the glow. I also cropped a little(just personal preference) but this scene is lovely and I think you did a great job with the IR. If I didn't sell my 40D I would have it converted. You have inspired me with your use of softness and IR combined.:)

[Judy Howle]

I really like this one, it's beautiful! I like the diffuse glow effect.

[Cheryl Slechta]

Denise, Thanks. Did you crop off the left side? I started to but decided to leave the 2 trunks on the left side in the middle. I had intended to sell my 30D but procrastination is sometimes a good thing;)

[Cheryl Slechta]

Judy, thank you. I just started using it on some of the IR images that I took at the gardens.

[denise ippolito]

Cheryl, I didn't crop off the left for the same reason you gave. I did post it but accidentally took it off. I will try to repost it later.

[Dave Woeller]

Wow Cheryl, I really like the combination of the IR with the soft diffuse glow. This has an almost fairy tale look to it. Ok, now your starting to give me a complex :D

[Myer Bornstein]

excellent effet love it keep it up

[Paul Lagasi]

Really nice effect..almost looks like a pencil sketch...very ovely work...
I wonder,can any camera be converted to do IR?

[denise ippolito]

Paul, Here (http://lifepixel.com/digital-infrared/faq.html#Whichdigitalcamerasdoyoumodifytoinfrared) is some more info about which cameras etc...

[Cheryl Slechta]

Thanks everyone. Denise, thanks for the link for Paul. LifePixel is the company that converted my 30D. I'm still learning how to process in PS. I figured out something today that I'll try on some of my images from now on.

[Steve Adkins]

Lovely image and process, Cheryl. The mix of elements and tones are very pleasing. The mids and darker areas are very intriguing.

[Kerry Perkins]

Agree with all comments above, really nicely done image! Love the ethereal quality you have achieved. Thanks for sharing your interest in IR, I really like the technique.

[Indranil Sircar]

Beautifully done, Cheryl. Love soft and diffused view here. Great technique.

[Cheryl Slechta]

Thanks everyone for viewing and commenting - it is much appreciated:)

[Mark Fuge]

Nice image and application, Cheryl.

Almost makes me want to buy a used camera and try it. ;) :cool:

But there are too many other neat toys out there that my wife won't let me buy! :( :D