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

Tags: analog photography, analogue photography, art, blackandwhite, Discontinued film, Efke IR820, film photography, Large Format Photography, photography, Wista 45DX

27 thoughts on “IR photo on an overcast day?”

ilargia64 on August 1, 2013 at 16:33 said:

Yes! I love it!!!

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- Marie on August 1, 2013 at 21:45 said:
  
  Thank you!
  
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jesús joglar on August 1, 2013 at 16:36 said:

I do like it a lot!!
Now I have a reson to try also with overcast days, too!!!

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- Marie on August 1, 2013 at 21:46 said:
  
  Thanks a lot Jesus!
  Yes, please do, I can’t wait to see your results! 🙂
  
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fgassette on August 1, 2013 at 16:41 said:

BEAUTIFUL PHOTO! LOVE IT!

BE ENCOURAGED! BE BLESSED!

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- Marie on August 1, 2013 at 21:47 said:
  
  Thank you very much!
  
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Richard Guest on August 1, 2013 at 18:20 said:

Yes, indeed!

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- Marie on August 1, 2013 at 21:48 said:
  
  Thank you very much, I’m glad you like it! 🙂
  
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K C Eames on August 1, 2013 at 18:28 said:

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.)

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- Marie on August 1, 2013 at 21:54 said:
  
  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.
  
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Malin H on August 1, 2013 at 21:55 said:

Yes! Gillas!
En skön och underbar känsla i hela bilden!

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- Marie on August 1, 2013 at 22:40 said:
  
  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….
  
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Lignum Draco on August 1, 2013 at 23:51 said:

Like it? Love it!

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- Marie on August 2, 2013 at 08:38 said:
  
  Thank you very much! 🙂
  
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stretchingintoinfinity on August 3, 2013 at 05:20 said:

Wonderful shot. Love the contrast and softness in the background trees.

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- Marie on August 3, 2013 at 10:34 said:
  
  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.
  
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rossanaf on August 3, 2013 at 10:21 said:

Never tried IR on an overcast day. Congratulations, really like the result..

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- Marie on August 3, 2013 at 10:35 said:
  
  Thank you ! 🙂
  I’m glad you like it!
  
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jdtphotography.co.uk on August 6, 2013 at 11:26 said:

Magical! Stunning! so many words and thoughts and not enough room in the comment box. Love it!!!!

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- Marie on August 6, 2013 at 20:02 said:
  
  Thank you so much for your kind words!
  I’m so glad and proud you like it! 🙂
  
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  - jdtphotography.co.uk on August 7, 2013 at 13:16 said:
    
    You are more than welcome
    
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Derek on November 6, 2013 at 17:39 said:

Wista 45! Fancy. One day i will be able to afford to shoot LF.

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- Marie on November 6, 2013 at 22:08 said:
  
  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..)
  
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  - Derek on November 6, 2013 at 23:03 said:
    
    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 😀
    
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    - Marie on November 6, 2013 at 23:51 said:
      
      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?
      
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      - Derek on November 7, 2013 at 00:05 said:
        
        One day I will get a real one. One day (like I don’t already have too many cameras lol)
        
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        Marie on November 7, 2013 at 00:10 said:
        
        Hehe, it is the same with me, too many… But, it will probably keep us alive and sparkling! 😀
        
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