Lakeside Milkyway (Infrared)

[cazza132]

The Milky Way rises over a lakeside tree under still conditions. This was shot using a 642nm IR filter on a full spectrum modified Canon 6D.

Five things that are very cool about night time infrared
1) It cuts out light pollution like no other filter can,
2) Foliage on plants fluoresce under visible light and emit infrared at about 800nm at very high efficiency - giving a slight green colour to the foliage after WB adjustment (instead of black with a normal camera) - so no artificial lighting required in many circumstances,
3) Using a 642nm filter reveals all Ha from nebulae emissions,
4) Sky-glow details near the horizon are very prominent,
5) Sensitivity is about the same (using a 642nm IR filter on a full spectrum modified camera) as a normal camera (unmodified) for astrophotography.

Anyway, something a little different :)

[Atmos]

That's pretty cool, haven't seen much in the way of infrared widefield night photography.

[JA]

That's a lovely image Troy - Nice composition:thumbsup:

Best
JA

[Derek Klepp]

That's different I like the way you,ve picked up the red in the Milky Way.

[Camelopardalis]

That's a beauty Troy, well done :thumbsup:

[Taurus]

Your IR 642nm full spectrum images are always a pleasure to view.:eyepop:

[gregbradley]

Well that is something different. I like it but not as much as nice colour shot. But well done on expanding the horizons of nightscapes

Greg.

[cazza132]

Thank you Atmos, JA, Derek Klepp, Camelopardalis and Taurus!

[anyone]

beautiful !

[IcePhoenix]

I have not seen much IR nightscape work before, your finished product came out looking great. Keep up the good work.