Cheekwood Tulips…Infrared
This weekend, the tulips at Cheekwood Botanical Gardens were in full bloom and I wanted to get by there and do some shooting. I arrived Saturday morning at opening time to avoid the expected crowds. Good thing I did, because within 60 minutes, the place was crowded with families out to enjoy the weather and views.
I shot these with an infrared camera converted camera. Why? I didn’t want to shoot the flowers in a traditional manner. I was interested in exploring the textures, lines, and curves of the flowers in a slightly abstract way. Also, the light was harsh since the sky was cloudless. Shooting infrared would remove the traditional colors and provide much softer light.
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David,
Love the infrared! Isn’t it fun?? Your orchids are tulips, though.
It never occurred to me to try infrared there…you’ve given me food for thought! Thanks!!
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Or is that a play on words…maybe my old brain is just dense!
Dorma
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No, just a mistake! Thanks for catching it! 🙂
Beautiful. I like seeing them in B&W for a change.
Did you realize–subject is “orchids” but pics are of tulips. Rather stark but beautiful and spare.
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