The Blue Lagoon

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The Blue Lagoon by lightsmith
The Blue Lagoon by lightsmith

The Blue Lagoon

The lagoon was of course not blue. the blue of the sky is false colour obtained from the exchange of the red and blue channels of an infrared picture. The photo was taken in Geelong at the Aboriginal Craft & Cultural Interpretation Centre – Narana Creations. They have a beautiful walk and lots of artwork to buy. It’s a great chance to learn a little more about Australia’s real history. If it sounds like a plug then I guess it is although only by someone who’s been there once and was very impressed.

It’s my first infrared lake so I’m happy with the results.

The Blue Lagoon belongs to the following groups:

Infrared Photography
  • Nathan Welk

    Nathan Welk, about 1 year ago

    Very cool effect, nice variation on the IR theme.

  • lightsmith

    lightsmith, about 1 year ago

    Thanks Nathan. I was very pleased with the reflections as there wasnt much water in the lake (due to ongoing drought!).

  • catseyes

    catseyes, about 1 year ago

    I love this, the Lagoon looks like glass. It has an otherwordly feel to it!

  • Hiroko

    Hiroko, about 1 year ago

    A lovely winter scene, leave you shivering

  • jeromy wheeler

    jeromy wheeler, about 1 year ago

    great work lightsmith and is a very cool effect

  • Madison Ellis

    Madison Ellis, about 1 year ago

    That’s what a call a beautiful picture…the reflection is amazing!!! This should be a big seller!!!

  • lotsakids

    lotsakids, about 1 year ago

    I love this one lightsmith..beautiful.

  • Mel Brackstone

    Mel Brackstone, about 1 year ago

    You’ve done a fabulous job here, and you sure did pick a good spot to show off the best side of infrared! Love the blue tones.

  • lightsmith

    lightsmith, about 1 year ago

    thanks everyone. I’m still learning so every minor triumph fuels me for my next adventure!

  • andrew cowell

    andrew cowell, about 1 year ago

    Yes, I’ve got to give this infrared a try sometime. This is fabulous mr lightsmith – not only the colour but the composition is also very pleasing to the eye. Great job by any standards :-)

  • Sorin Reck

    Sorin Reck, about 1 year ago

    Beautiful! Great colours, composition, and mood.

  • Cadence

    Cadence, about 1 year ago

    Enchanting! I rarely use that word, but there it is. I think it’s a very fitting adjective here =) Wonderful work!

  • lightsmith

    lightsmith, about 1 year ago

    Again, I must thank you all. I’m still learning and have learnt more from the wonderful people (and their pictures) on this site than I have learnt in the last year!

  • Sprinkle

    Sprinkle, about 1 year ago

    Beautiful infared shot! The reflection is phenominal.

  • Rany Lutz

    Rany Lutz, about 1 year ago

    Great work, and the description is excellent!!!!!!!!!

  • Rajiv Ashrafi

    Rajiv Ashrafi, about 1 year ago

    Superb photo. I think I saw a photo like this on Flickr but it wasn’t this awesome :-p

  • lightsmith

    lightsmith, about 1 year ago

    You’re all too kind. But I’m thrilled that you like it!

  • amanda Male

    amanda Male, about 1 year ago

    wonderfull shot and the work you have done on it is amazing, I was in Geelong the other day shame i mist this

  • Julie Langford

    Julie LangfordGreeter, about 1 year ago

    Thisis my favorite one – just magical, vivid and strong. Excellent.

  • lightsmith

    lightsmith, about 1 year ago

    Thank you Sprinkle. I was suprised at the reflection given the amount of water. But pleasantly suprised.

  • lightsmith

    lightsmith, about 1 year ago

    Amanda – it’s not exactly a secret place but I’ve been here for about 15 years and only managed to visit it this one time. I will certainly go back though. It’s not huge but for anyone visiting Geelong, I really recommend it.

  • lightsmith

    lightsmith, about 1 year ago

    nannajul – it does have a sort of magical quality. I am so pleased to have visited it. I’ll be doing so again and (after we have more rain) definately want more pictures.

  • nodakami

    nodakami, about 1 year ago

    I’m not so much into landscapes but the colors in your IR pictures make them amazingly beautiful.

  • lightsmith

    lightsmith, about 1 year ago

    That is a great compliment nodakami, thank you.

  • margo

    margo, about 1 year ago

    You’ve chosen a wonderful subject for your IR work, and presented it beautifully.

  • Naomi Frost

    Naomi Frost, about 1 year ago

    Fantastic colours and beautiful reflections, lightsmith. What a great place to shoot.

  • Simon Gladwin

    Simon Gladwin, about 1 year ago

    Another achingly beautiful infrared image.

  • Ciska

    Ciska, about 1 year ago

    Wonderful work, great effect and fantastic reflections.

  • lightsmith

    lightsmith, about 1 year ago

    Thank you margo – I count myself lucky to have visited this wonderful place.

  • lightsmith

    lightsmith, about 1 year ago

    Thanks for your comments Naomi. It was a great place indeed – must go back now they’ve had more rain. Maybe I can shoot some more…

  • lightsmith

    lightsmith, about 1 year ago

    Your comments, gladders, are much appreciated.

  • lightsmith

    lightsmith, about 1 year ago

    Thanks Ciska. Considering the amount of water present at the time, I was suprised at the quality and amount of reflection. It’s a wonderful place and I encourage any able to visit it.

  • Kathryn Potempski

    Kathryn Potempski, about 1 year ago

    wonderful photo,how did you you do that? it looks fantastic!
    Thank you for your kind comments I appreciate it

  • lightsmith

    lightsmith, about 1 year ago

    thanks for YOUR comments Kathryn. I just aim the camera and click the shutter. :-)

    (and in this case swap the Red component for Blue and vica versa to get the blue sky)

  • Starr1949

    Starr1949, about 1 year ago

    AWESOME! WoW!

  • Kathryn Potempski

    Kathryn Potempski, 12 months ago

    your card arrived to day of this pic and it is twice as good mounted on a card Lightsmith well done
    cheers

  • lightsmith

    lightsmith, 12 months ago

    Kathryn – so glad you liked it.

  • Alessandro Pinto

    Alessandro Pinto, 11 months ago

    another amazing image where colors and composition match so well.. looks like a dreamy place where everyone would want to be in Christmas time..

  • lightsmith

    lightsmith, 11 months ago

    Thank you for your comment elbambino. It’s a dreamy sort of place all round.

  • rossco

    rossco, 11 months ago

    Beautiful shot! This is just awesome.

  • Nikki Mulkern

    Nikki Mulkern, 11 months ago

    This is gorgeous!!! Love this!!!!!!

  • coffee4me56

    coffee4me56, 11 months ago

    Very beautiful!!

  • petelangman

    petelangman, 10 months ago

    stunning piece

  • Alyson Pearson

    Alyson Pearson, 8 months ago

    wow, it’s like a fantasy land!
    so beautiful

  • Katherine Meyer

    Katherine Meyer, 4 months ago

    Truly a winter wonderland you have captured here, awesome image

  • peggywright

    peggywright, 4 months ago

    That is unearthly beautiful!

  • lightsmith

    lightsmith in reply to peggywright’s comment, 4 months ago

    Thanks peggy. IR is great for seeing new worlds in this one.

  • Steve Rowsell

    Steve Rowsell, 3 months ago

    beautiful picture, congrats on being featured.

  • lightsmith

    lightsmith in reply to Steve Rowsell’s comment, 3 months ago

    Thank you Steve – I am over the moon about it!

  • Nikki Trexel

    Nikki Trexel, 3 months ago

    congrats on being featured, friend! :) you know i love these shots but this one is gorgeous, hadn’t seen it before.

  • lightsmith

    lightsmith in reply to Nikki Trexel’s comment, 3 months ago

    Thank you so much Nikki. I revisted the place about a month ago and all the water had gone :( so I count myself very lucky to be there for this picture when I was.

  • betha

    betha, 3 months ago

    Just beautiful, great work on the colours, worthy of a feature!

  • LjMaxx

    LjMaxx, 3 months ago

    Such looks fantastic gracing the Home page today.. Beautiful image.. :)

  • lightsmith

    lightsmith in reply to betha’s comment, 3 months ago

    thankx betha. It was one of my first IR pics too!

  • lightsmith

    lightsmith in reply to LjMaxx’s comment, 3 months ago

    Thank you Limaxx :)

  • ladyvanessa

    ladyvanessa, 3 months ago

    Outstanding work!

  • Karen Wade

    Karen Wade, 3 months ago

    Holy wow

  • lightsmith

    lightsmith in reply to ladyvanessa’s comment, 3 months ago

    Thanks LadyVanessa :)

  • lightsmith

    lightsmith in reply to Karen Wade’s comment, 3 months ago

    :) that’s a nice compliment indeed!

  • Gerda Grice

    Gerda Grice, 3 months ago

    What a lovely image. I love the blue tonality in this infrared photo—and the lovely composition and reflections. -Gerda

  • lightsmith

    lightsmith in reply to Gerda Grice’s comment, 3 months ago

    Thank you Gerda :)

  • Alan Rodmell

    Alan Rodmell, 3 months ago

    Very impressive effort. Lovely composition. Excellent

  • Elizabeth Austin-Craig

    Elizabeth Aust..., 3 months ago

    Fantabulisitc!

  • Dana Yoachum

    Dana Yoachum, 3 months ago

    This is an awesome photo. Would make a great holiday greeting card. I will definitely keep it in mind

  • cazz

    cazz, 3 months ago

    fantastic photo

  • lightsmith

    lightsmith in reply to Elizabeth Austin-Craig’s comment, 3 months ago

    Many thankulations Elizabeth :)

  • lightsmith

    lightsmith in reply to Alan Rodmell’s comment, 3 months ago

    Thank you very much for that comment Alan.

  • lightsmith

    lightsmith in reply to Dana Yoachum’s comment, 3 months ago

    Thank you very much Dana. it’s my biggest seller – I’ve sold three cards of this. Just pleased that people like it. :)

  • lightsmith

    lightsmith in reply to cazz’s comment, 3 months ago

    Thank you cazz :)

  • Sheila McCrea

    Sheila McCrea, 3 months ago

    I love this. I have no idea how to do this but maybe I will learn.

  • lightsmith

    lightsmith in reply to Sheila McCrea’s comment, 3 months ago

    Thank you Sheila. With the right conversion…. it’s not too hard.

  • MKWhite

    MKWhite, 3 months ago

    Wow, this is a materpiece. Simply amazing photograph.

  • lightsmith

    lightsmith in reply to MKWhite’s comment, 3 months ago

    thank you Michael. :)

  • lancewilliams

    lancewilliams, 3 months ago

    great work. infared has worked extremely well

  • lightsmith

    lightsmith in reply to lancewilliams’s comment, 3 months ago

    Cheers lance. It seems to open up so many vistas that I never before saw :)

  • digitalpoetry

    digitalpoetry, 2 months ago

    Great capture.

  • lightsmith

    lightsmith in reply to digitalpoetry’s comment, 2 months ago

    Thanks. Alas, that there could still be water there now.

  • RavenRidgePhoto

    RavenRidgePhoto, about 1 month ago

    stunning

  • lightsmith

    lightsmith in reply to RavenRidgePhoto’s comment, about 1 month ago

    Thank you :)

  • Wanda Raines

    Wanda Raines, 19 days ago

    Oh my! Beautiful effects. Great work.

  • lightsmith

    lightsmith in reply to Wanda Raines’s comment, 19 days ago

    thank you onedas – I appreciate your comment very much.

  • Renee Dawson

    Renee Dawson, 2 days ago

    This is beautiful!!!

  • lightsmith

    lightsmith in reply to Renee Dawson’s comment, 2 days ago

    Thank you Renee.

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