- This is gorgeous. Im just starting in IR, but man this is just wonderful - chrisaphoto
- that's perfection!! - Public.Pervert
Stow Lake
Quick how-to using the Tiffen #87 scew-on filter for those who asked.
1. with the filter on use a patch of grass (or any foliage) to set the
white balance.
2. with the filter off, compose. Then put the filter back on, meter
and shoot (this step is done on a tripod).
In Photoshop:
3. Noise Ninja for noise control and contrast, Auto Levels, Brightness
and Contrast, and Smart Sharpen or Unsharp Mask.
4. Swap the blue and red color channels or use this action to do it automatically.
5. Flatten the image in Layers.
6. Saturate the blue and cyan, desaturate remaining channels, and save
as jpeg.
Comments and faves
J-a-x, petebeck, susafri, nubludust, and 559 other people added this photo to their favorites.
J-a-x (82 months ago | reply)
Whoa. Looks like snow!
petebeck (82 months ago | reply)
ooo yeah -- an excellent IR!
susafri (82 months ago | reply)
Oh, I just fainted!
nubludust (82 months ago | reply)
that great!
are you doing the IR in CS2?
ec808x (82 months ago | reply)
Thanks, petebeck, Susanne (you're too much!), and nubludust. ;-)
This was processed in CS2, but it was shot through the Tiffen #87 filter.
geckonia (82 months ago | reply)
Those two huge trees across the lake make a great focal point. The purple and blue reflections are beautiful too.
susafri (82 months ago | reply)
Its just amazing really!
ec808x (82 months ago | reply)
Thanks, geckonia. I was actually tempted to go monochrome with this one, but could bring myself to killing the blues.
Thank you, Susanne. Hey, there's talk of a night shoot at the Legion of Honor sometime this weekend. We'd love to have you there.
Extra Medium (82 months ago | reply)
Ohhhhhhhhhhhhhhh
Ahhhhhhhhhhhhhhh
Seriously, who wouldn't fav this?
Just awesome.
Sessions of Light (82 months ago | reply)
Yeah, Eric!! Love it!
4PIZON (82 months ago | reply)
Holy shizznit !!! Now this one rocks man !! Nice work !
ec808x (82 months ago | reply)
You guys rock! Thanks, man...men. ;-)
bokchoyboy (82 months ago | reply)
The blue of the water and the sky is awesome!
Eggz (82 months ago | reply)
Another one out of the park!
kristiewells (82 months ago | reply)
Wow.
ehoyer (82 months ago | reply)
excellent. Stow Lake has never looked so good.
James Thomas Rowe (82 months ago | reply)
Thats another awesome shot! i was wondering what filter you use as im going to buy one at the weekend ad have no idea what to get
carola's look (82 months ago | reply)
So great shot!! Surreal but so nice! :) This hit frontpage Explore! Congrats :)
G0Da (82 months ago | reply)
I have still yet to figure out how these are done, Amazing look though. Cheers.
freakdog (82 months ago | reply)
Great shot!
Really cool effect!
Andrea Dal Max (82 months ago | reply)
Cool effect!
sketchySteven (82 months ago | reply)
(that silence? that's me laying on the floor, out cold)
tmidz (82 months ago | reply)
Excellent..feel like wanna be there
Chick2006 (82 months ago | reply)
amazing! how did you do that?????
nj dodge (82 months ago | reply)
Spectacular. I have liked IR for a long time....and this is just great.
ec808x (82 months ago | reply)
Thank you, everyone! I really do appreciate you stopping by with or without your commnets. I've added a quick workflow for those wanting to know how this was shot and processed.
James Thomas Rowe, I'm using the Tiffen filter. I would suggest the B&W or the Hoya filters for maximum image quality.
elgutek (82 months ago | reply)
great IR the water and the trees are great
sketchySteven (82 months ago | reply)
Thanks for sharing your process, Eric. Had to come back for a second look!
kcowekung (82 months ago | reply)
wow this is truly magical
seymour templar (82 months ago | reply)
very much appreciated, the explanation. i was about to ask.
The Exquisite Nancy Drew (82 months ago | reply)
that bright white IR foliage is really stunning! great shot, and man does that color work here!
elizita (82 months ago | reply)
Absolutely fantastic! Seen on Explore!
Zamzara (82 months ago | reply)
Wow, I think my heart just stopped!
♥ Morgana ♥ [deleted] (82 months ago | reply)
WOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOW! this is spectacular!!! added to faves
ec808x (82 months ago | reply)
Thank you so much, everyone! I'm honored that you took the time to look. I'm also happy to be of help to those curious about trying IR. Cheers!
skitzogerl34 (82 months ago | reply)
Absolutely amazing!
Gronson (82 months ago | reply)
Another cracking IR shot. The rich tones and contrast are outstanding.
ec808x (82 months ago | reply)
Thanks, skitzogerl34 and Gronson.
Grif Batenhorst (82 months ago | reply)
oh em gee!
harrypotter (82 months ago | reply)
really great
MaiKoh (82 months ago | reply)
Gorgeous shot! I love the infrared...really makes the photo more dynamic! I saw this in interestingness, congrats!
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ohsopurple (82 months ago | reply)
very cool, neat technique, thanks for sharing!
OliveEyel (82 months ago | reply)
As the song goes.....
"Take My Breath AWAY!!!!!!!"
I really thought this was snow at 1st, but the water was
really making me think twice. Everything here is so on point,
composition, color, contrast, concept!
Hmmmm wonder if 4C rating exists!
Excellent photo & effect!
; )
J Schmetzer (82 months ago | reply)
Very cool!
ec808x (82 months ago | reply)
Thank you for the comments, all. I'm also so stoked that Harry Potter visited my stream!
PJ Jia (82 months ago | reply)
It's dreamland
LucaPicciau (82 months ago | reply)
Absolutely fantastic!
sm3287 (82 months ago | reply)
Beautiful photo!
ec808x (82 months ago | reply)
Thank, jiapj, Lupi75, and sm3287!
HatHome (82 months ago | reply)
O.m.g..... and ty for providing a guide :)