Holga Infrared Tree #7
Lonely tree in a field in Coventry, RI captured by a Holga 120N with Efke Infrared 820nm film and Hoya R72 filter. One second exposure. No digital manipulation.
“Holga Infrared Tree #7” is featured in the Experimental Photography and Editing and Moody, Dark and Evocative groups.
(c) Paul Lavallee 2008
Holga Infrared Tree #7 belongs to the following groups:
***Amazing + Analogue***, Alternative Process and Experimental Photography, Black and White Photography, Film Photography, Infrared Photography, JPG Cast-Offs, Landscape and Abstract Photography, Landscape Photography, Medium and Large Format Film Photography, Moody, Dark, Evocative (no nudes), New England, Rhode Island, Timelapse/Long Exposure Photography and Toy Camera Available for sale asGreeting Cards, Matted Prints, Laminated Prints, Mounted Prints, Canvas Prints, Framed Prints and Posters
chris Whitney
I missed your Holgas and looking forward to more.
LynnH64
Fantastic!
djprov
Love this, brings to mind the “Burning Bush”. The texture in the foreground really sucks my eye into the photo and the line of trees coming from the left side take my eye to the subject. This is a very nicely composed photo and a joy to view. I like it. dp
gail anderson
LOL.. what djprov said! this really is a wonderful shot..
Steve Cozart
Paul – This is why I love infrared in the hands of a master!
Paul Lavallee
Thanks for the compliments everyone! Steve, I don’t think I’m a master, I’m just a mad scientist whose concoctions sometimes come out right.
Lauren Marr
thats freakin cool! i love it!
buyart
really beautiful!
Adam Cohen
wow, great photo!
linda858100
lovely
Jared D White
excellent image!
digidreamgrafix
ahhh…nice!
Max Buchheit
Very nice! Do you process the Efke IR yourself? What ASA do you rate it at?
Paul Lavallee replied
I really don’t have the space to do my own processing, so a local lab develops my film (luckily there is still one near me that does 120). I experimented with different exposure times, 1-2 seconds in sunlight, 4 seconds when cloudy, and 8-16 seconds in the shade. The Holga has only one aperture and a bulb shutter, so everything was guesswork. Considering the limitations of the camera, I was very happy with the results.
Peggy Sue Harr...
brilliant photo Paul .. someday I want to try infrared too .. this is a stunning piece!
Paul Lavallee replied
I really need to write a blog entry for 15×100 about how to shoot infrared film. It really is pretty easy with a Holga, I was quite surprised.
nnini
Awesome Paul
absintheFee
spectacular!!!
Yasmina Baggili
Stunning and beautiful shot.
Judith Oppenhe...
love all the elements here
Brendan Schoon
Great shot, wonderful tone and the composition is perfect!! Very well done.
Brendan
Paul Lavallee replied
Thanks Brendan for the composition comment. The Holga viewfinder is notoriously bad. It was designed for 6×4.5 cm negatives, but I always shoot at 6×6 cm. I always try to compensate by taking a few steps forward, but the farther away the subject is, the worse the composition is off. Over time I have gotten better at it.
DeviousLili
Awesome work! Please consider submitting this to Moody and Evocative
ADMarshall
What a great shot – well done.
Kyra Webb
Love love love infrared!! :) Great image!
DApixara
Fantastic work!!
DeviousLili
Congratulations! This is now Featured in Moody, Dark and Evocative
Paul Lavallee replied
Thank you, Stephanie!
RonnieGinnever
Oh yes, gorgeous.
Noel Elliot
Great shot
Peter Denniston
Fantastic IR work, the composition is perfect and the subtle softness of the exposure adds the ethereal touch.
Ralph Olsson
Just outstanding. I’ve ordered an IR but unfortunately, i has to come from O/S…Love your work:)
merenity
OMG how delightful! I have to go buy some infrared film!!! Fabulous!
Naomi Frost
I’ve just read your responses as to how you took this shot – absolutely amazing.
Sensiworld
Beautiful !
Scott d'Almeida
awesome
KarmaSparks
Wicked!
Danit Elgev
incredible! great work
Antanas
amazing view
Svetlana Sewell
Stanning!!!
Jonicool
Beautiful work!
Vicki Ferrari
Love this work Paul! Infrared is so eyecatching! I look forward to seeing more, and learning more!
Boston Thek Im...
WOW!!!!!!