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

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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