Roots

Lovely image. These roots are so expressive, and you've framed them beautifully. I was never a fan of IR, but I'm starting to change my mind about it. When used well it really does add an ethereal, dreamy quality, and I just don't want to wake up, by leaving the photograph.

Excellent result. I would not have suspected infrared film was used. I am curious - do you think the infrared film records this scene (without foliage) any differently than a conventional panchromatic film would have?

~Suzanne~ Thank you for your comment, I'm so glad you feel a 'dreamy quality' it is something I aim for in my work...the reason I have specialised in infrared.

~gma~ In answer to your question. I feel that the use of infrared film has made some very subtle differences than would have been readily visible with standard panchromatic film. For instance the blades of grass that are growing in amongst the roots are white and luminous (they would have been dark), the lichen on the bark is also very bright. The rising morning sun is actually directly behind the tree, giving a slightly burnt out glow in that area...characteristic of Kodak HIE (as it has no antihalation layer)....also I believe it handles the shaded areas very well, giving lots of details...perhaps a little more than standard film...also its is fairly grainy. I am glad you enjoyed it...and again thanks so much for your comment.

Thanks for the explanation. I can't see the fine details of the white grass on my monitor. I assumed that the scene was 100% various shades of grey. I know that you specialize in infrared, but do you sometimes make a panchromatic exposure of a scene for comparison? Have you used the Konica or Maco infrared films or only Kodak HIE?