This is a bridge near Torc Waterfall in Kerry, Ireland. For lack of imagination I've named this an odd name so forgive me for that! The shot was taken on a tripod with a red filter and infrared film. It was a 2 second exposure that I used. I scanned in the negative and have played with it in photoshop but maybe not enough or properly. Who knows!?! I like it anyway and any advice, criticism suggestions etc. would as always be grateful.
Daithi, No I have not used the Ilford, but was contemplating it for use with medium format. I guess that I am am pursuing a more digital course at this time. If I was to remain in a true "wet" darkroom, both Konica and Ilford would be films I would try. But, alas, I'm pretty much now resigned to the "computer" darkroom and have left my two beautiful Durst enlargers to the "ages". Of course scanning is also an alternative and I may still try this route. What I've read about SXF200 is interesting, but it is not as dynamic as regular IF such as Kodak. As above, it has some intrinsic beauty in the 120 format though. I just have not launched the IR digital yet, waiting for hotter weather (here in Wisconsin USA). I've been busy the past six months with trying to paint with PS7 and Corel Painter 8. I love impressionism and always see the world in that way. So it's natural that IR will continue to be part of that vision. I guess now for me, digital is the way for me, at least for a while, but I don't think I will ever abandon film- I have too much equipment and too much knowledge to let that magic die in me. I do believe you really need to obtain a good computer with lots of RAM (I use 1.5 gigs) and get PS. You will love it! Regards, John
As for the photo,I really wasn't happy with it. I think it still looks too grey everywhere.
Anyway, I would say your advice has been noted, it is very, very much appreciated and will be acted up once I have a computer capable of running photoshop without crashing or freezing on me the whole time!!
Incidentally, have you ever had any experience with Ilford SFX200 film? It's meant to be almost IR. I have posted one photo (Spire in the Mire) in which I used that film if you're curious to look and had any more advice to give.
Daithi, (what a beautiful name) I've been shooting IR over the years (mostly Kodak HS B/W) and find it aways a challenge to print it well. The whites are usually too white and blacks too black. I've not used Konica, but believe it has a little more control than Kodak. What I would try to do to improve this photo is work with the contrast. I've found working in Photoshop 7, that turninig it into RGB and working with Selective Color control (white, neutral, and black) helps a lot. Also, tinting it (duotone) might give it some new interest. I'll be switching to Digital now which has much more control right in the camera. As per other suggestions, bracket shots and possibly blend adjustment layers in PS to balance blacks and whites. Best regards, John
Thanks Jeff, this is really close to Torc Waterfall, another 100 metres upstream. The falls are lovely and a real tourist trap so I thought I photograph the area a little differently. Anyway, I'll be there many more times in my life so experimentation will continue!!
Hi!,,,Daithi : This is a Beautiful View!, and Maybe, Should be used, to Further experiment with, By taking Further Photographs of this Scene, Daithi! Best Regards: Jeff.
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