There is nothing quite like Infrared Photography. Maybe you’ve run across an IR photo before on the web, and if you have, you’re familiar with it’s almost surreal appearance.
This post highlights 101 of the most stunning infrared photographs on the web, and also suggests reading materials and equipment photographers should look through for taking infrared photos of their own.
Breathtaking Infrared Photographs
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Infrared Photography Tutorials
Getting Started with Infrared Photography
Infrared photography looks like nothing else. I’m sure you’ve seen some IR photos around the web, but maybe you don’t know how to achieve this special effect? Look no further, here’s a guide on what to think about when choosing your object, how to shoot and what to do in post-production.
Comprehensive Digital Camera Infrared Photography Guide
This is one of the most complete Infrared Photography Guides the internet has to offer. If you are looking to take this subject seriously, this is a must read.
Infrared Photography Startup Guide
Some nice advice for shooting landscapes using Infrared Photography. Nice overview of what you will need, how it is done, and how to start taking your own infrared photographs.
Recommended Equipment
If you’re really taking Infrared Photography seriously, it may be time to upgrade your gear. In case you’re not aware, you’re Digital Camera probably has a built in infrared-blocking filter that automatically prevents you from taking Infrared Photographs by default. Therefore, you’ll need a few things to get started.
The most common way for shooting in Infrared is with a good Infrared Filter, and usually using an older model camera (As cameras continue to develop, they are created to intentionally block out more IR light). While newer modesl can still take IR photographs, the exposure time will typically need to be longer to get the same results without a modified camera.
You’ll also need a nice, steady tripod for taking long exposure shots. Most Infrared Photography shots are long exposures with unmodified equipment, so this is a necessity.
Recommended Infrared Filters:
Recommended Tripods:
- Slik Tripod with 3-Way Panhead ($25)
- Velbon El Carmagne 530 Carbon Fiber Tripod with Pan Head and Case ($264)
- Manfrotto 055MF3 3-Section MagFiber Tripod without Head ($356)
- Slik Professional Universal Deluxe Tripod with 3-Way Panhead and Panoramic Photo Guide ($125)
- Sunpak 620-092 9002DX Tripod with 3-Way Quick-Release Pan Head ($35)
About the Author
David Leggett is the founder of Tutorial9, one of the largest resources for creatives online. He works with the design community to make available the best free tutorials and resources around town.
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Amazing ! I luv’it !
F_ing awesome! =P
These are incredibly beautiful photos. Yes, there certainly is a distinctive quality about them; something that seems to affect the atmosphere of the photo, a certain unusual lighting.
these photos are really beutyful.
This may sound like a redundant question, but is it possible to take an ordinary digital photo and create an infrared effect in Photoshop CS2?
Well It should work. I’m not working with CS2, but with CS3. But theres is no specified effect. So you have to work with different kind of adjustments to get an effect like seen in these pictures.
I just wanted to let you know David that I really liked the infrared photos. since I signed up on your site it has become one of my favorites to visit. You really have great usability on this site. very impressive
Wow! Brilliant and Beautiful!
I didn’t know you can have multiple color photos in IR. I always thought it was just like 2 colors!
Great stuff David. Really like the layout of your posts. Most unique way of giving excellent content! Keep up the good work…
Tweeted: http://twitter.com/crbarnett/status/1306649946
found your gallery and see alot of landscapes. i’m a 30 year
veteran shooting kodak EIR. anyone out there have action
new york city people for subjects? or am I the only one
wow… all of them are amazing!
thanks for sharing!..its awesome
wow ! this is just breathtaking ! really great look here ! what an awesome article ! love this !
gr8 pic,can i use as desktop bg
Excellent!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
AMAZING! O_O
Why mine are missing???
LUV LUV LUV That was awesome!!!!
great tutorial . Thanks515
great tutorial . Thanks520
great tutorial . Thanks527
Astonishing!
Infrared is a cool way of showing what would be just normal picts turning in wowww photos
Tks 4 sharing
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One word: Stunning
Thank goodness for Flickr Stats… I noticed a spike in certain photos of mine and was able to locate them here (Niagara Falls, Buffalo Skyline, etc).
Like Gary says, even though you provide a link back to Flickr, you are still pilfering for your own personal use on this site, which is copyright infringement. My profile states specifically that there is to be no use without permission and my Flickr account permissions do not allow blogging.
I do appreciate being included in this wonderful collection but please make a mental note… you MUST ASK photographers in the future.
Thanks.
I sent you an email Dee. Please get back to me if you would like your images removed.