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I've been experimenting with digital IR methods, using a R72 filter on my D70, a filter which passes only IR. (though if you hold it up to a light, you can see a dim image through it) It requires the use of a tripod, as long exposures are the norm, do to the limited IR sensitivity. I prefer the film look, though the digital camera adds color to the IR, which produces some interesting effects. My first successful digital IR image, featuring myself (I was finally able to figure out how to get a good white balance.) A cluster of ferns growing on a tree in the park behind my house, not uncommon in the Pacific Northwest forest. The outlet of a large pond in the park, known as Spring Creek Pond. I chose to leave the color, as I thought the color was rather interesting. (The color in the other images didn't really add anything.) A tree growing on the pond bank. Thanks for looking, and as always, feel free to comment!

I'm presently taking Art 325B, Photography II, Alternate processes, as a break from all business classes, all the time! (I only need to take two business classes to finish the degree) Our first assignment incorporated several different formats, which included 4x5 view camera work, two rolls of film in a Holga, one roll of 35mm, and 30 digital images, exploring typical and atypical 19th century subjects. This was from the digital work: This was growing in my front lawn in Covington, so I decided I better photograph it before the lawn mower cut it down. This was taken with my Nikon D70, and a 55mm f2.8 AiS Micro Nikkor, probably about 1/2 life size. From the TMax 100 An old truck in Ellensburg, taken with my Nikon FM and 24-135 Tamron. Stay tuned for the 4x5 and Holga!