Hillside Hut
Even before we arrived at Mount Bromo on our first day there, we were already stopping our transport numerous times just to get off to admire and capture the scenery. This hut sat opposite the place I shot “Golden Lollipop”. The silhouette of the hut set against the interesting profiles of the trees caught my attention.
The original shot of this was in colour. There were some infra-red photography enthusiasts among our group who went to town with the subject material available in the area (with custom-modified 20Ds for IR). Currently, I don’t think I will ever bear to customize any of my DSLRs for IR (the customization is permanent), so I’ll have to make do with this post-Photoshop, faux infrared version :P.
I like the IR coversion. No need to customize your camera though, just use a IR filter. The only downside is that you must use a tripod if you are using a filter.
The filter is really troublesome but you do get effects difficult to emulate with photoshop actions. Currently i am using gelatin filters which are much cheaper because some of the filter brands are charging exhorbitant prices for 77mm ring size. I’m sure you feel the same.
Anyway, this photo is really different and the strong directional light brought a different feel to it. Yet i feel a need for more details in the shadows (the windows?) and a little less bright for the grassland. Composition wise is great. Seems like your usual work or is it your dad. There is a particular feel to the composition so familiar to what you always take.
Thanks guys.
Paul: Yeah. The problem with IR for an unconverted camera is the much longer exposure times needed. A customized camera will not have this problem.
jcyrhs: I must agree that I would have preferred more details in the shadows. However, there was only so much that I could coax out in post-processing.
impressive angle and tones… i love this frame
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