Infrared Photography
In Infrared Photography, the part of the spectrum used is referred to as near-infrared.
Usually an "infrared filter" is used; this lets infrared (IR) light pass through to the camera, but blocks all or most of the visible light spectrum (the filter looks black or deep red).
Very interesting "in-camera effects" can be obtained; false-colour or black-and-white images with a dreamlike appearance an effect mainly caused by foliage (such as tree leaves and grass) strongly reflecting in the same way visible light is reflected from snow.
The other attributes of infrared photographs include very dark skies and penetration of atmospheric haze.
The dark skies, in turn, result in less infrared light in shadows and dark reflections of those skies from water, and clouds will stand out strongly.
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Usually an "infrared filter" is used; this lets infrared (IR) light pass through to the camera, but blocks all or most of the visible light spectrum (the filter looks black or deep red).
Very interesting "in-camera effects" can be obtained; false-colour or black-and-white images with a dreamlike appearance an effect mainly caused by foliage (such as tree leaves and grass) strongly reflecting in the same way visible light is reflected from snow.
The other attributes of infrared photographs include very dark skies and penetration of atmospheric haze.
The dark skies, in turn, result in less infrared light in shadows and dark reflections of those skies from water, and clouds will stand out strongly.
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