I have to admit it’s photos like this one here that really got me totally hooked on the joys [and pains] of infra-red photography. I will warn you in advance for every one of these you will probably get another ten that don’t actually come out that well, such is the hit and miss nature of infra-red. Half the time the camera will have focused on something way off in the distance and the main interest in your photo will just be a hazy blur, you simply have to trust the auto focus on the camera as you can’t actually see anything through the lens once you place the infra-red filter on it.
I am about to start experimenting with infra-red film again soon, I have just bought a batch of it and I’m going to head out once I get a nice sunny day and my medium format camera fixed.
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Visions of The Phoenix Park 
Superb result. My d300 is so infra red proof that its not worth the effort.
Very interesting! Love the result!
I recently tried my first two rolls of IR, Efke Aura 820, 120film, and tried different exposures with the IR filter and a red filter, and of those two rolls there was only one image that I kind of liked…..
So right now I’m looking for inspiration to try it again, so thanks a lot for sharing this beautiful photo!
Btw, it was a real struggle to load the film in the changing bag, just had to guess where to stop and that didn’t go so well either…..
Hi Marie, thanks for your comments.
Infrared is very much trial and error. I spent quite a while taking them digitally but I keep thinking its kind of cheating. I totally agree with you about getting one shot from a roll of film, consider yourself lucky. Have you tried out Ilford Sfx yet, it doesn’t need total darkness to load it. I have a few rolls here but I haven’t tried using it yet. I find infrared quite exciting though, I love the sense of anticipation, not to be trusted if you are on an important shoot.
Thanks so much for dropping by, please do stay in touch.
I see you are also a film fanatic, I have been over and really enjoyed your blog.
Dave
Thanks a lot for the info about Ilford, I love Ilford films, but it is kinda hard to find, but I will for sure look for it, would rather use that, Efke is beautiful, but a bit to hard when I’m learning, it is hard to load, and very very sensitve for scratches….
I have a really good supplier here in Sweden, I’m gonna check with them.
THANKS for visiting and following! 🙂
Have a great day!
Marie
No problem Marie, always glad to pass on any knowledge I have.
Let me know how you get on with it.
Dave
Hi again!
You know what? I’ve just ordered some Ilford SFx, thanks to you! I wasn’t aware of that film before you told me about it, and it seems to be just what I’ve been looking for, so I’m very thrilled about it. It will be great to try it!
Have a wonderful day!
Marie
Thats great news Marie.
Let me know how you get on with it.
I am about to load up my own camera with it, so keep your eyes on the blog for some results soon.
Dave