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A journey to Infrared Portrait Photography
Author: Sigrid Johns I like people and I like portraits of people. They are even more attractive in infrared light. AND people embedded in nature are an absolute, harmoniously deeply touching phenomenon. But before I was able to take such enchanting photos, it took a lot of experimentation, perseverance and patience. For most people, the...
August 27, 2024
Exhibition: Rheinhessen in a different light
Authors: Jutta Wirthl, Christoph Kern, Marc Clement Rheinhessen has been photographed many times, but there are still many new facets to be discovered. This gave rise to the idea of setting off in a small group to explore this region full of cultural treasures, impressive buildings and a gently undulating landscape. The result is a series of impressive black and white photographs,...
May 31, 2024
A total solar eclipse captured in Infrared
Author: Jill Puff It is the first total solar eclipse to cast its shadow on Canadian soil since 1979 and it reaches southwestern Ontario shortly before 3:15 pm. A large crowd gathered at Stoney Creek Park in the Canadian province of Ontario to watch the natural spectacle. The province of Ontario is a small community...
May 3, 2024
On the track of the violin - Forensic Infrared and UV images for instrument analysis
Author: Leonhard Rank Since the middle of the 20th century, historical art objects such as string instruments have been examined not only in visible light, but also in other wavelength ranges. Today, this has become an important part of a comprehensive analysis in order to better understand and interpret the instrument and its condition. The information obtained in this way can be used not only for...
February 3, 2024
Fountains Abbey Monastery Ruins in Infrared
Author: Jean-Luc Koenig (Luxembourg) Fountains Abbey is the ruins of a Cistercian monastery in North Yorkshire, England. The abbey was founded in 1132 and when Henry VIII ravaged England, it too was dissolved in 1539. The abbey is set in beautiful parkland and the best time to visit is certainly in spring or fall....
August 6, 2023
Architecture in Infrared
Author: Werner Eisenreich I have been taking pictures since I was 6 years old, practically as long as I can remember. Infrared photography entered my life in 1990 in analog form, 2 years ago also digitally with a converted Fujifilm X-M1 with 700nm infrared filter.
November 29, 2022
CALIFORN-IR – a dystopic road trip through california
Author: Simon Puschmann California: dream factory, counterculture, high-tech industry. No other American region has shaped the mass culture of many generations like this one. In his new series CALIFORN-IR Simon Puschmann deals with infrared photography and offers the viewer an exciting and at the same time disturbing view of contemporary California.
October 1, 2022
First experiences with the 630 nm IR camera
Author: Herbert Bernhard Hecker Ever since I saw some digital colorkey IR shots (blue sky combined with white foliage and white lawn) a few years ago, I've been excited about the idea of trying it myself. And I haven't regretted it for a minute. I'm thrilled with the quality of the conversion including the 630 filter [...]
September 28, 2022
Milky Way in Teide National Park
a contribution by David Behne I recently had my Sony A7s rebuilt with an astro filter at IRreCams. The first chance to test the rebuilt camera came now in summer on Tenerife. In the middle of the island lies the volcanic national park Teide. Although the island is not very big and there are some cities around [...]
August 6, 2022
Infrared in Portrait, Street and Architecture Photography
I experimented with infrared films (ORWO, later Konica) back in the days of analogue negative film. Certain experiences from that time, for example the angle of sunlight to the desired effect, are still valid today. For me, only the use in black and white photography is interesting, for which I have tried out several cameras.
November 28, 2021

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