IR photo on an overcast day?
Well, I wondered, should I “sacrifice” a sheet to find out? Then one day I “felt strong” and full of curiosity….
And the result is (to me) clear, YES!! It is clearly what I hoped for!
You like it?
Enjoy! 🙂

Wista 45DX field camera + Super Horseman 1:5.6/150mm
Efke IR 820 + IR 720 filter
Kodak Tmax developer 1:4 for 7 minutes
Yes! I love it!!!
Thank you!
I do like it a lot!!
Now I have a reson to try also with overcast days, too!!!
Thanks a lot Jesus!
Yes, please do, I can’t wait to see your results! 🙂
BEAUTIFUL PHOTO! LOVE IT!
BE ENCOURAGED! BE BLESSED!
Thank you very much!
Yes, indeed!
Thank you very much, I’m glad you like it! 🙂
A great example of how trusting your instincts will get you somewhere. Great image. The clouds add so much to it.
(If I am not mistaken, Efke IR film has no anti-halation backing which helps the highlights spread out a bit.)
Thanks a lot! 🙂
I’m quite happy about the clouds, they came out better than I was expecting. I do not no about the anti-halation backing, but they also have (had) the Efke IR820 Aura, maybe that is the difference between that film and this one.
I have tried the Aura once, it has more aura effect and larger grain.
Yes! Gillas!
En skön och underbar känsla i hela bilden!
Tack Malin! Jo, den blev rätt bra, fast från början var den bara ett test. Går det att få fram IR effekten i mulet väder, och hur funkar fokuseringsjusteringen för IR när jag inte har någon avståndsmätning….. Men det redde sig med stort skärpedjup! Måste testa detta på makro nån dag….
Like it? Love it!
Thank you very much! 🙂
Wonderful shot. Love the contrast and softness in the background trees.
Thank you! 🙂
I was pleasantly surprised by that myself, I wasn’t sure anything would come out nice, but I’m definitely gonna do this again.
Never tried IR on an overcast day. Congratulations, really like the result..
Thank you ! 🙂
I’m glad you like it!
Magical! Stunning! so many words and thoughts and not enough room in the comment box. Love it!!!!
Thank you so much for your kind words!
I’m so glad and proud you like it! 🙂
You are more than welcome
Wista 45! Fancy. One day i will be able to afford to shoot LF.
You should look here in Sweden. IF you find a LF camera for sale, it is almost for free. The market is dead… (Field cameras is though a small bit more popular..)
I actually come close to buying a view camera here for cheap. However I have the worry that I do not want to afford the film. Developing (bw) is not a problem. Printing will require a bigger enlarger than the one I got right now. Also I don’t have a scanner for 4×5 and up. In reality I “do ” have a ” large format “. Not long ago I got a baby crown graphic, capable to take roughly 6cm by 8cm sheet film. However I do not have that odd size holder, so I use a 120 back that it came with. But bigger is better, need 4×5 “. Besides, this is a press camera and doesn’t have all the movements. One day I will over come all the obstacles and have a real large format. I hope. I can only imagine holding a sheet of 4*5 or 8×10 velvia under the light 😀
If it is of any consolation, every image takes a LOT of time and effort, and you think it through thoroughly before you press the shutter, so the film cost isn’t that bad.
The printing is a problem though. I was so incredible lucky, and found a LPL 7452 for almost nothing. I felt so ashamed so I paid her more than she asked for, and now I’m scared of it, it is HUGE!! 😀
About the scanner, if you have a flatbed, you can scan two images, and stitch them together in post?
Yes, the sheets are incredible! Worth it all! I have bought a kit of E6 developer, but something is holding me back. I don’t know why, cause I’m developing C41 and bw without any problems, and the cost is minimal. Have you tried to develop E6?
One day I will get a real one. One day (like I don’t already have too many cameras lol)
Hehe, it is the same with me, too many… But, it will probably keep us alive and sparkling! 😀