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Infrared Photo captured using a Hoya R72 IR Filter on my Nikon - Brazos Bend State Park, TX

Belltown Night

Industrial textures and Layers

Seattle Autumn

Digital Infrared Photography

This summer, I have been capturing many Infrared (IR) images at Seattle's Arboretum, Gasworks Park, Kubota Gardens, and Discovery Park. Images are taken with a Nikon D80 and Hoya R72 IR Filter.

To create these surreal scenes, I use a filter that blocks out almost all light except for the infrared spectrum. Green foliage appears white and the required long exposures add a unique motion to the clouds.

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City abstract

Pioneer Square

I am now sharing a studio in Seattle's historic pioneer square district. Last week, I had some time after a session to explore the neighborhood.

Seattle Sunset

City Streams

My favorite night subjects are the urban highway streams of light. I am always amazed at the patterns and flow of the night travelers.

Clear Day in Seattle

The clear weather in Seattle motivated me to get a few sunset and night images from the most famous Northwest photography location - Kerry Park. I worked my way through the 20-30 other photographers for a space to drop my tripod. Usually, the clouds are better for sunsets and Mount Rainier can be seen, but I am happy with the results for my first "postcard" session of 2008.

Southern Louisiana (Cajun Country)

My latest photo trip was into the surreal looking swamps of southern Louisiana. The submerged cypress trees covered in Spanish moss had a very eerie look to them and the still water created some amazing mirror style reflections. It was the off season for wildlife in the swamp but I did get to see baby alligators, turtles, owls, and many varieties of cranes. Much different than the landscapes and critters of the Northwest.

Colorado

I recently had the opportunity to spend a week in Colorado capturing images of the Rocky Mountains. You can see many of the images on my flickr page HERE.

One of my favorite locations from my trip was this old abandoned house outside of Winter Park.

Lunar Eclipse

Last night, Seattle had a great view of the lunar eclipse. I did have to wake up at 3:00am...... but I think it was worth it.

Night Photography

I am often out late at night capturing night images of the Seattle. I enjoy the downtown building lights at night and Seattle has many great elevated viewpoints. Most of my night images are long exposures on a tripod. My current camera is a Nikon D80.

Amusement Rides

I spent a few hours at Seattle Center during last night capturing the movement of the rides. It was a little spooky how few people were there at that hour. The images are long exposures from 10-20 seconds - Nikon D80.

Silent Moment

Captured outside Whistler BC - Canada
Nikon D80 - Hoya IR filter - B&W Photoshop conversion
©2007 No unauthorized use allowed

Captured outside Whistler BC - Canada
Nikon D80 - No post-production editing
©2007 No unauthorized use allowed

Midnight Tower

This is my first digital Infrared image using a Hoya72 filter on My D80 Camera. The location is volunteer park in Seattle.

Alki Waves

Lakeview Cemetery 03

Another photo from a session at Lake View cemetery in Seattle, WA.