This image appears to be captured in a wintry frost, cold and silent, but there is more to see here.
The allure of infrared photography has long captivated me, especially through the masterful black and white works of photography legends. After several unsuccessful attempts, a chance meeting with another infrared photographer in early 2021 reignited my interest. Armed with an old Hoya 720nm filter and a humble Canon 18-55mm kit lens discovered in the depths of my closet, I committed to a four-day experimental shoot, despite the technical challenges that unconverted cameras typically face with infrared photography.
What could I learn from experimenting with an 18 year old camera that has been infrared converted