Mixed weather sometimes gives a splendid view, this photo is taken two lift stops away from Val Thorens.
Perfect day
26
Jan
We managed to get up early (first time this week) and caught a glimpse of the beautiful sky, which indicated it would be perfect skiing weather!
It did turn out nice
Frozen picnic
25
Jan
The forecast for todays weather turn out to be correct: cloudy with a small breeze. Not quite picnic weather. But more than 300 persons turned up for the Nortlander picnic. In spite of a DJ, it was just another meal and no party.
Cozy time in small apartment
24
Jan
Apartments in France are very small, approximately half the size of any other in Europe. Nevertheless we’re having quite a nice time!
Preparing hot-chokolate
Enjoying our hot drinks
Second day of skiing
23
Jan
Second day of skiing in Val Thorens was also a nice day with sunshine and a few clouds.
Infrared take two
20
Oct
So this is my second try at infrared photography. I read some more about the calibration, it seems the white balance is quite important. I calibrated these photos using a green shrubbery, which resulted in the photos below. I had a tripod with me, but I never took the time to use it. Guess the tripod is necessary to avoid grainy photos due to an high ISO.
Canon 400D converted to infrared camera
10
Oct
Last weekend I successfully removed the infrared filter in my Canon 400D. I followed an online guide at LifePixel (se all links below) to 1. dismantle my camera, 2. remove the infrared filter (more like a reflector as I read it), and reassemble my camera. Probably a 2 hour operation. The site contains guides for several camera models.
I did not replace the in-camera filter, instead I went for the lens filter. From one of the tutorials I decided to get my self a Hoya R72, which is like a Standard IR.
This first image (click to enlarge to see GIF animation), shows the difference of image taken with and without the filter.
Converted Canon 400D with Hoya R72 IR Filter
Well, am I excited? Yes, but I’m still learning. The focus is a bit of, and I haven’t learn all the infrared specific settings yet. This is the result af this weekends photo shoot. Click to enlarge:
Links:
- Life Pixel – Canon DRebel XTi (400D) DIY Digital Infrared Conversion Tutorial
- Removal of IR Cut Filter for Astrophotography & Infrared Imaging
- Life Pixel – Tutorials
