Black & White Infrared Architectural Photography

This architectural photograph of the University of Windsor’s Dillon Hall was probably shot in 2000. I used Kodak’s 4x5 High Speed Infrared black and white film and a Schneider Super-Angulon 72mm XL lens.

 

No longer produced, this film had excellent sharpness and the look of the final image could be varied tremendously by the use of different filters and by adjusting exposure and development times. I rarely used the opaque infrared filter and preferred the look produced by a medium or dark red filter.

 

One of the most beautiful and unique characteristics of this film (both 4x5 and 35mm) are the glowing highlights that result from the film not having an anti-halation coating. Prints made with this film have a beautiful, glowing, ethereal look that other infrared films cannot duplicate.

 

Today’s digital sensors are very sensitive to infrared radiation and are covered with an IR absorbing filter. With many digital cameras it is possible to have the IR filter removed (only by a professional, do not try this at home!) thereby converting the camera to an infrared digital camera. Different looks can be obtained by using different filters over the lens. While I prefer medium or dark red filters, an opaque infrared filter can produce very dramatic images.

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Posted by Curt Clayton at 10/3/2009 9:20 PM
Categories: exterior photography, black and white infrared photography, Architectural photography
Tags: architectural photography exterior photography infrared photography
 

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