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Calvin College IR · 07:55 PM

This is from beside the church at Calvin College. It was shot with a Hoya R72 infrared filter, and no adjusting was done to the colors from the camera in the first shot. Normal color channel switching was done on the second shot.

Critiques and opinions welcome

J.Scott · 08-06-2007, 02:52 AM

Both are pretty freaky looking but I guess I like the effect of the first one best.

channeler · 08-06-2007, 09:29 AM

Hi Gary, both are interesting. At first I prefered the effect in 1, but the more I looked at 2 it has its own beauty. At times it almost looks a bit like a winter scene.

Paul

fletcherkane · 08-06-2007, 10:33 AM

Hey, nice photos. I know that exact spot. Calving College presents a lot of nice college photo scenes.
It's nice to find another GR michigan Pentax shooter too...

The Pentax Hammer · 08-06-2007, 12:30 PM

Thanks, guys! Infrared always looks kind of creepy. I know it doesn't appeal to everyone, but I like it. I use to convert all of my IR shots to B&W, but recently I learned to appreciate the weird colors.

Fletcherkane, it sure is a small world! Nice to see another Grand Rapizoid here on the forum. Did you go to Calvin College? I just know it from some of the remodeling I did there over the years, plus a few concerts I went to there many years back.

Here are two more for you from the same side of the church.

"Last night I dreamed..."

"Green is Tranquility"

Fritz · 08-06-2007, 03:02 PM

I especially like the first one. I think the colors, though different, fit the mood of the picture better. For my eyes, the colors in the second one are a little harsh. But still kinda cool.

Probably just a matter of taste.

vinzer · 08-06-2007, 05:30 PM

I love both photos. I really wanna try IR sometime.

Personally, I see IR photos as hauntingly beautiful. Not freaky, or weird, but hauntingly beautiful.

Thanks for sharing, Gary. You've got skill.

Matthew Roberts · 08-06-2007, 06:28 PM

Of the first set of pictures, the second just looks "yuck"

But the first, as vinzer said, is haunting.

The second set is equally breathtaking, especially "...dreamed..." :ugh:

khardur · 08-06-2007, 07:13 PM

agree with Matthew, "Last night I dreamed" is the best of the 4. On the first set, #1 is the best. The second one the colors don't really do it for me.

Love the IR though.

The Pentax Hammer · 08-06-2007, 11:41 PM

Thanks guys!

The second photo was using white to set the white balance, then channel switching... just like everybody and their uncle does. The first shot was made by using green grass to set the white balance... a trick I recently learned. I favor this method anymore too.

FYI, the "Dreamed" photo was taken with a "white" white balance, sepia added, then an Orton effect to finish it off.

fletcherkane · 08-07-2007, 12:01 PM

[QUOTE=
Fletcherkane, it sure is a small world! Nice to see another Grand Rapizoid here on the forum. Did you go to Calvin College? I just know it from some of the remodeling I did there over the years, plus a few concerts I went to there many years back.

Here are two more for you from the same side of the church. [/QUOTE]

No, I didn't attend CC but grew up in the area. I also work for a local church and regularly attend some of the symposiums that the school offers.

A little off topic. Where did you pick up your Pentax gear. Mark's Photo, off of Division in GR is a great shop if you haven't been in there. It's one of the only places I've ever been that actually advertises and pushes Pentax. They pushed me in the direction of Pentax for my first SLR and I haven't looked back...

hamidlmt · 08-07-2007, 12:12 PM

I like these a lot! Nice composition, then the IR just gives it that wonderful spooky effect!

The Pentax Hammer · 08-07-2007, 11:10 PM

Originally posted by fletcherkane

No, I didn't attend CC but grew up in the area. I also work for a local church and regularly attend some of the symposiums that the school offers.

A little off topic. Where did you pick up your Pentax gear. Mark's Photo, off of Division in GR is a great shop if you haven't been in there. It's one of the only places I've ever been that actually advertises and pushes Pentax. They pushed me in the direction of Pentax for my first SLR and I haven't looked back...

Bought Pentax at first for my wife when I lived in Colorado Springs back in the early 80's. ME Super 35mm SLR camera... great camera! Moved back to GR in 1990 and went to Mark's when we needed repairs on the ME Super. Bought many filters, camera bags, a Pentax PZ 70 35mm SLR, tripods... I could go on and on. When I wanted to buy the K10D it was a no brainer where to go.... Mark's.

Only other place in town I will shop for anything photography related at all is The Camera Center on Wealthy in the Eastown area. Ever been there? Tons of cool old cameras as well as new. I first started shopping there because of the telescope equipment (another hobby) but as of late, they don't carry much astronomy equipment any more. Too bad!

**Sailor** · 08-08-2007, 04:43 PM

Hey Gary, I love the effect of #1. Normally, I don't enjoy IR shots, but this one I like.

My older daughter looked briefly at Calvin, but ended up at Alma - now, like the whole family, she's a Texan.

Jer

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08-06-2007, 12:30 PM	#5
The Pentax Hammer Inactive Account Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Michigan, USA Posts: 174 Original Poster	Thanks, guys! Infrared always looks kind of creepy. I know it doesn't appeal to everyone, but I like it. I use to convert all of my IR shots to B&W, but recently I learned to appreciate the weird colors. Fletcherkane, it sure is a small world! Nice to see another Grand Rapizoid here on the forum. Did you go to Calvin College? I just know it from some of the remodeling I did there over the years, plus a few concerts I went to there many years back. Here are two more for you from the same side of the church. "Last night I dreamed..." "Green is Tranquility" Last edited by The Pentax Hammer; 08-06-2007 at 12:36 PM.

08-08-2007, 04:43 PM	#14
Sailor Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Coastal Texas Photos: Gallery Posts: 26,203	Hey Gary, I love the effect of #1. Normally, I don't enjoy IR shots, but this one I like. My older daughter looked briefly at Calvin, but ended up at Alma - now, like the whole family, she's a Texan. Jer Last edited by Sailor; 08-08-2007 at 04:44 PM. Reason: Too hasty the first time.

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channeler Veteran Member Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Northwich Cheshire England Photos: Gallery Posts: 1,009	Hi Gary, both are interesting. At first I prefered the effect in 1, but the more I looked at 2 it has its own beauty. At times it almost looks a bit like a winter scene. Paul

08-06-2007, 10:33 AM	#4
fletcherkane Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Illinois Posts: 299	Hey, nice photos. I know that exact spot. Calving College presents a lot of nice college photo scenes. It's nice to find another GR michigan Pentax shooter too...

08-06-2007, 03:02 PM	#6
Fritz Veteran Member Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Tillamook, OR Posts: 1,222	I especially like the first one. I think the colors, though different, fit the mood of the picture better. For my eyes, the colors in the second one are a little harsh. But still kinda cool. Probably just a matter of taste.

08-06-2007, 05:30 PM	#7
vinzer Veteran Member Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Philippines Posts: 1,399	I love both photos. I really wanna try IR sometime. Personally, I see IR photos as hauntingly beautiful. Not freaky, or weird, but hauntingly beautiful. Thanks for sharing, Gary. You've got skill.

08-06-2007, 06:28 PM	#8
Matthew Roberts Veteran Member Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Bertram Texas Photos: Gallery Posts: 584	Of the first set of pictures, the second just looks "yuck" But the first, as vinzer said, is haunting. The second set is equally breathtaking, especially "...dreamed..." :ugh:

08-06-2007, 07:13 PM	#9
khardur Veteran Member Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: NW Massachusetts Photos: Gallery Posts: 1,560	agree with Matthew, "Last night I dreamed" is the best of the 4. On the first set, #1 is the best. The second one the colors don't really do it for me. Love the IR though.

08-06-2007, 11:41 PM	#10
The Pentax Hammer Inactive Account Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Michigan, USA Posts: 174 Original Poster	Thanks guys! The second photo was using white to set the white balance, then channel switching... just like everybody and their uncle does. The first shot was made by using green grass to set the white balance... a trick I recently learned. I favor this method anymore too. FYI, the "Dreamed" photo was taken with a "white" white balance, sepia added, then an Orton effect to finish it off.

08-07-2007, 12:01 PM	#11
fletcherkane Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Illinois Posts: 299	[QUOTE= Fletcherkane, it sure is a small world! Nice to see another Grand Rapizoid here on the forum. Did you go to Calvin College? I just know it from some of the remodeling I did there over the years, plus a few concerts I went to there many years back. Here are two more for you from the same side of the church. [/QUOTE] No, I didn't attend CC but grew up in the area. I also work for a local church and regularly attend some of the symposiums that the school offers. A little off topic. Where did you pick up your Pentax gear. Mark's Photo, off of Division in GR is a great shop if you haven't been in there. It's one of the only places I've ever been that actually advertises and pushes Pentax. They pushed me in the direction of Pentax for my first SLR and I haven't looked back...

08-07-2007, 12:12 PM	#12
hamidlmt Inactive Account Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Gresham, Oregon USA Posts: 1,217	I like these a lot! Nice composition, then the IR just gives it that wonderful spooky effect!

08-07-2007, 11:10 PM	#13
The Pentax Hammer Inactive Account Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Michigan, USA Posts: 174 Original Poster	Originally posted by fletcherkane No, I didn't attend CC but grew up in the area. I also work for a local church and regularly attend some of the symposiums that the school offers. A little off topic. Where did you pick up your Pentax gear. Mark's Photo, off of Division in GR is a great shop if you haven't been in there. It's one of the only places I've ever been that actually advertises and pushes Pentax. They pushed me in the direction of Pentax for my first SLR and I haven't looked back... Bought Pentax at first for my wife when I lived in Colorado Springs back in the early 80's. ME Super 35mm SLR camera... great camera! Moved back to GR in 1990 and went to Mark's when we needed repairs on the ME Super. Bought many filters, camera bags, a Pentax PZ 70 35mm SLR, tripods... I could go on and on. When I wanted to buy the K10D it was a no brainer where to go.... Mark's. Only other place in town I will shop for anything photography related at all is The Camera Center on Wealthy in the Eastown area. Ever been there? Tons of cool old cameras as well as new. I first started shopping there because of the telescope equipment (another hobby) but as of late, they don't carry much astronomy equipment any more. Too bad!

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