Hello Reader,
With infrared photography, the perception of everyday scenes changes. The mundane that graces our existence alters. Like a portal to a realm of dreams. The hues and shades we once knew undergo a curious shift. An atmosphere of strangeness ushers in that beckons our curious hearts to explore.
As if by some arcane sorcery, colours fade into obscurity. They leave behind an almost spectral feel that stands apart from the realm of the familiar. Stripping away the vibrant palette from nature's canvas imparts an ethereal quality. Within this twist of perception lies a curious alchemy. The ordinary now wears extraordinary attire. And the known world takes on a surreal hue that elicits both marvel and intrigue.
In its enigmatic dance, infrared photography summons forth an aura of antiquity. It renders the familiar sights into ghostlike echoes of their former selves. Lush verdant foliage surrenders its colour. That assumes a spooky pallor that whispers of ancient secrets. The plants hold riddles that are beyond the spectrum of our perception. That is due to their silent communion with the infrared light invisible to our mortal gaze.
Amidst the gentle embrace of this artistic endeavour, a revelation emerges. It is one of ease. The colour green is a challenge to capture. But with infrared, the colour transforms in a captivating way. The black and white photography sprinkles magic on these green scenes. A newfound fascination imbues the essence of the verdure monotony.
In spring, the nearby forests beckoned me. I haven't used the infrared filter before. It was great experimenting with something I haven't tried yet. And get accustomed to it. In the time to come, I shall delve more into infrared photography.
The golden footsteps of autumn draw closer. I will, therefore, switch to colour photography again. Infrared is more suitable for monotonous scenes. I might shoot some infrared pictures in autumn, though. But most will be in colour.
Stay creative,
Ars