This set of photos uses the fantastic IR Chrome filter, which was designed to provide a digital recreation of the classic Aerochrome infrared film developed by the US government. Basically, this unique infrared filter is able to reflect off of leaves and grass in a way that makes it stand out a stunning red. Pretty cool! This is one of my favorite filters, and one I was most excited about using in this project. The nicest thing about it is that there's no need for editing or channel swapping - IR Chrome makes the photos like this right out of the camera.
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Photos taken on Kolari Pocket with IR Chrome filter at Veterans Park in Arlington, TX.
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| The IR Chrome filter turns grass and foliage red, which makes things like the white pillars of Arlington's veteran's memorial stand out. |
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| IR Chrome looks best when there's lots of plants, some sky, and some other element which can add wonderful contrast to the colors. |
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| The most interesting thing about IR Chrome is that while all foliage and plants are shifted to stunning reds, other colors are unaffected. |
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| Even a fairly boring subject can look amazing! |
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| This green summer's day in Texas suddenly looks like a Vermont Autumn. |
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| While greens are shifted to red, other colors like yellow do not change, which creates some interesting color contrast. |
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| The filter gives water an interesting blue-green cast and - characteristic of infrared photos - eliminates nearly all reflection off of the surface. |
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| plants, water, fountain, sky |
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| this duck was unhappy with being photographed |
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| one of my favorite photos due to the rich colors and sharp contrast between plants and water |
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