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 Available for sale asGreeting Cards, Matted Prints, Laminated Prints, Mounted Prints, Canvas Prints and Framed Prints

Nathan Welk
Very cool effect, nice variation on the IR theme.
lightsmith
Thanks Nathan. I was very pleased with the reflections as there wasnt much water in the lake (due to ongoing drought!).
catseyes
I love this, the Lagoon looks like glass. It has an otherwordly feel to it!
Hiroko
A lovely winter scene, leave you shivering
jeromy wheeler
great work lightsmith and is a very cool effect
Madison Ellis
That’s what a call a beautiful picture…the reflection is amazing!!! This should be a big seller!!!
lotsakids
I love this one lightsmith..beautiful.
Mel Brackstone
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
thanks everyone. I’m still learning so every minor triumph fuels me for my next adventure!
andrew cowell
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
Beautiful! Great colours, composition, and mood.
Cadence Gamache
Enchanting! I rarely use that word, but there it is. I think it’s a very fitting adjective here =) Wonderful work!
lightsmith
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
Beautiful infared shot! The reflection is phenominal.
Rany Lutz
Great work, and the description is excellent!!!!!!!!!
Rajiv Ashrafi
Superb photo. I think I saw a photo like this on Flickr but it wasn’t this awesome :-p
lightsmith
You’re all too kind. But I’m thrilled that you like it!
amanda Male
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
Thisis my favorite one – just magical, vivid and strong. Excellent.
lightsmith
Thank you Sprinkle. I was suprised at the reflection given the amount of water. But pleasantly suprised.
lightsmith
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
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
I’m not so much into landscapes but the colors in your IR pictures make them amazingly beautiful.
lightsmith
That is a great compliment nodakami, thank you.
margo
You’ve chosen a wonderful subject for your IR work, and presented it beautifully.
Naomi Frost
Fantastic colours and beautiful reflections, lightsmith. What a great place to shoot.
gladders
Another achingly beautiful infrared image.
Ciska
Wonderful work, great effect and fantastic reflections.
lightsmith
Thank you margo – I count myself lucky to have visited this wonderful place.
lightsmith
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
Your comments, gladders, are much appreciated.
lightsmith
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
wonderful photo,how did you you do that? it looks fantastic!
Thank you for your kind comments I appreciate it
lightsmith
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
AWESOME! WoW!
Kathryn Potempski
your card arrived to day of this pic and it is twice as good mounted on a card Lightsmith well done
cheers
lightsmith
Kathryn – so glad you liked it.
Alessandro Pinto
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
Thank you for your comment elbambino. It’s a dreamy sort of place all round.
rossco
Beautiful shot! This is just awesome.
Nikki Mulkern
This is gorgeous!!! Love this!!!!!!
coffee4me56
Very beautiful!!
petelangman
stunning piece
Alyson Pearson
wow, it’s like a fantasy land!
so beautiful
Katherine Meyer
Truly a winter wonderland you have captured here, awesome image
peggywright
That is unearthly beautiful!
lightsmith replied
Thanks peggy. IR is great for seeing new worlds in this one.
Stephen Rowsell
beautiful picture, congrats on being featured.
lightsmith replied
Thank you Steve – I am over the moon about it!
Nikki Trexel
congrats on being featured, friend! :) you know i love these shots but this one is gorgeous, hadn’t seen it before.
lightsmith replied
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
Just beautiful, great work on the colours, worthy of a feature!
lightsmith replied
thankx betha. It was one of my first IR pics too!
LjMaxx
Such looks fantastic gracing the Home page today.. Beautiful image.. :)
lightsmith replied
Thank you Limaxx :)
ladyvanessa
Outstanding work!
lightsmith replied
Thanks LadyVanessa :)
Karen Wade
Holy wow
lightsmith replied
:) that’s a nice compliment indeed!
Gerda Grice
What a lovely image. I love the blue tonality in this infrared photo—and the lovely composition and reflections. -Gerda
lightsmith replied
Thank you Gerda :)
Alan Rodmell
Very impressive effort. Lovely composition. Excellent
lightsmith replied
Thank you very much for that comment Alan.
Elizabeth Aust...
Fantabulisitc!
lightsmith replied
Many thankulations Elizabeth :)
Dana Yoachum
This is an awesome photo. Would make a great holiday greeting card. I will definitely keep it in mind
lightsmith replied
Thank you very much Dana. it’s my biggest seller – I’ve sold three cards of this. Just pleased that people like it. :)
Carol Lewsley
fantastic photo
lightsmith replied
Thank you cazz :)
Sheila McCrea
I love this. I have no idea how to do this but maybe I will learn.
lightsmith replied
Thank you Sheila. With the right conversion…. it’s not too hard.
MKWhite
Wow, this is a materpiece. Simply amazing photograph.
lightsmith replied
thank you Michael. :)
lancewilliams
great work. infared has worked extremely well
lightsmith replied
Cheers lance. It seems to open up so many vistas that I never before saw :)
digitalpoetry
Great capture.
lightsmith replied
Thanks. Alas, that there could still be water there now.
RavenRidgePhoto
stunning
lightsmith replied
Thank you :)
Wanda Raines
Oh my! Beautiful effects. Great work.
lightsmith replied
thank you onedas – I appreciate your comment very much.
Renee Dawson
This is beautiful!!!
lightsmith replied
Thank you Renee.
studom
Beautiful work
lightsmith replied
thank you studom
SukiVandeKampel
Just divine….
lightsmith replied
Thanks Suki
digitalpoetry
Picture perfect I like this alot congrats on the feature.
lightsmith replied
Thank you so much
LaMar J. Franklin
this is really beautiful thank you for creating this
i am getting my work together very new to this
L