Yesterday, the weather was quite nice after a string of rainy and cold days. Jan was with a friend and I decided to go out and take some photographs. Since both of our Canon R7 cameras are being serviced, I took my infrared camera, a Canon M5, and drove to Providence.
Downtown Providence in Infrared
The city was crowded. As I turned on South Water Street, I could see all the parking spots were full. I kept driving and close to the Wickenden Street intersection, I parked near the new pedestrian bridge.
The skyline has not changed much since I first saw Providence. The buildings are the same but they changed the riverbed and uncovered the river. The famous “Superman Building” is immediately recognizable. The new pedestrian bridge offers several angles to view the symbols of downtown Providence.
Selected Photographs
As I processed the images, I tried a slightly different set of adjustments which I think reduced the noise. Here are a half dozen frames from that short visit for you to enjoy Providence.
Click on the images to see them larger, uncropped, and read their titles.
Ride to Southern Rhode Island and Galilee
James Turner
Very nice Cemal. Infrared rocks. Unique perspective
A. Cemal Ekin
Thanks, Jim. It was a nice day, like today. Infrared aesthetics takes a while to get used to. But once you get used to it, the results can be striking.
Cemal
Sal Capirchio
Thank you so much for sharing your “Providence Infrared” post! Very nice. The infrared gives such a unique look at what I have normally seen in BW. I mean, I’ve seen similar photos (in BW) from other folks taken from similar vantage points – but the infrared trees and clouds look very different. I’ve been thinking about getting an infrared cam to play with – even with some night infralucent clouds. (I might see if Hunts has a ‘cheapy’ that I can buy and then get it converted.)
-Sal
A. Cemal Ekin
I am glad you enjoyed the small collection, Sal. IR can turn the colors upside down and when converted to B&W, the glowing trees and foliage can look striking. You may enjoy it.
Cemal
Tom Backman
Very nice Cemal, its like seeing the city with new eyes
A. Cemal Ekin
Thank you, Tom, that’s infrared magic!
Cemal
Haluk Atamal
Beautiful images, as per usual. Rendering of the skin tones, on the other hand, is a bit of a question mark to me. Perhaps it is better to keep human beings out of IR frames (as in all aspects of life, for that matter).
Take care and best regards,
Haluk
A. Cemal Ekin
Good to hear from you, Haluk. Human skin somewhat glows when captured on infrared media. Some like it because it seems to reduce skin imperfections. Providence somewhat overpowers them anyway. Take care,
Cemal
Frank Mullins
Cemal,
I saw your post a while ago but just haven’t had the chance to comment. I have told you before how much I enjoy your infrared images. It’s like B&W on steroids!
Frank
A. Cemal Ekin
Thank you, Frank. I am glad you are enjoying the infrared photos, mine or yours. Maybe a workshop is in order!
Cemal