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Infrared Archaeological photos
The peculiarities of infrared photography lies in the ability of the film to record what the eye can not see. Infrared photography has various applications in forensic science, medicine and wildlife photography. Due to its haze and fog penetration is used in long-distance, aerial survey, and reconnaissance. Pollution in rivers and plant diseases can be detected. It is used in astrophotography and industrial applications. In landscape photography, the infrared gives an ethereal, dream-like effect. Grass and foliage of deciduous trees appear white like snow, whereas, the coniferous, diseased and burned trees appear dark. The clear sky is produced very dark, particularly away from the horizon and from the sun. Clouds appear white. Bodies of water are recorded black, if there is pollution it will be in the shades of grey. The peculiarities of infrared photography lie in the ability of the film to record what the eye can not see. I use Kodak High-Speed Infrared B/W film for landscape photography. All negatives (analog) have been digitized. The film is grainy and may not be suitable for a high degree of enlargement. I used the 25R filter for its smooth tonal effects. Sadly due to low demand Kodak in 2007 discontinued manufacturing it. The experimenting photographer with the (IR) will enter a metaphysical world of mystery and magic
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