Enchanted Forest - From the IR portfolio

[Bjørn Rørslett]

I continue my quest for IR photography to be seen as a natural part of any field of photography.

This originates from a prolonged shoot using my then-to-be stepdaughter as an obliging model.



It's funny how diversified this kind of imagery can be perceived. The image has been printed in Russian photo magazines and exhibited as a near mural sized print at an art museum in Estonia. Reception was enthusiastic. Back at home, response could at best be described as 'lukewarm'.

Currently it adorns a well-lit wall in my living room.

[Frank Fremerey]

magic

[Jørgen Ramskov]

I often find it difficult to comment on your photos because they often er so different from practically everything else I see. This make me feel like I've walked into a dream and I can definately see it having quite an effect when printed large.

[Airy]

Where do the patterns come from ? Photo or PP ?

[Bjørn Rørslett]

I'll have to consult my session notes to be sure but probably a combination of double exposure *and* the bark of the spruces being destroyed by insects (these infested trees get a criss-cross pattern from the mining insect tunnels) *and* vestiges of dried-out lower branches on the tree trunks. I'll look for other captures to see what the explanation might be.

[Bjørn Rørslett]

Looked through the portfolio of that session and all three factors contribute, but the influence of dead branches probably was instrumental.

Here is another, from the setting-up stage;



At the beginning I worked mostly in the visible domain as the slowly setting sun imparted a magical spell of reds into the dense forest. When the sun rays faded, IR became the better option. My camera at the time, the D2H, allowed both techniques just by replacing filters in the drawer of the 300 Nikkor I used as my tool of choice for the day.

[Akira]

Should have originally been titled "Pixieland something"?

[Bjørn Rørslett]

It has been published under several titles over time. I initially intended this series as illustrations of the ancient Norse poem "Draumkvede", but found problems translating this concept, and that of the 'hulder' (singular 'huldra') mythical creature. The English 'pixie' came to mind but much is lost in translation.

[Asle F]

It has been published under several titles over time. I initially intended this series as illustrations of the ancient Norse poem "Draumkvede",

I haven't understand this picture before now. I am listening to Sondre Bratland right now for coming in right mood.  I see the picture in a new light, and with a different understanding, and I shudder.