A couple more IR shots

[Juanito200]

I'm experimenting with IR again. I am trying to refine my technique, both in taking the image, and in the post processing. I have started using ISO 800 and less aperture to get shorter shutter times. I really want to improve the sharpness of my IR images, like the ones Dr Harout showed. So let me know what you think. John

[Dr. Harout]

Excellent John, excellent. Both are great shots.

[Birma]

Both lovely shots John. The foliage looks great in #1. In #1, would a longer shutter time have smoothed the water, or did you want the texture? In #1 I'm not sure about that grain / noise in the sky - is this down to ISO800? #2 is my favourite with the road leading off - great imagery, really well complemented by the sky. I don't think increasing the f stop has done any harm imho to either.

[Juanito200]

Thanks Doc and Birma. I would have liked the water to be smoother, but it is very windy today, and the trees would have been cotton balls.... I'm not a fan of the noise either, but..... #2 was ISO 200 at about 18 sec exposure. It took me quite a while to get 18 sec without a car (or really huge Texas sized pickup) coming by!!! I really want a calm day to get some better looking trees in my shots. I really want a converted camera, but alot of my discretionary income just went in to my wife's car this weekend.

[Juanito200]

For comparison, here is a shot of the same pond from yesterday. No clouds, and about 2hrs earlier in the day. Also the 18-70 kit lens as opposed to the 28-85macro from today.

[Birma]

I think I prefer the water in the second, and the clouds in the first

[Birma]

I think I prefer the water in the second, and the clouds in the first

[Dr. Harout]

Thumbs up.