Insects Photographed with Full-Spectrum Camera

A normal camera has filters that remove ultraviolet and infrared light and adjusts the spectrum to the human visible light. I have a  cheap Panasonic camera where the filters have been removed so you can photograph the full spectrum. The images if not adjusted in software are shades of red as that end  of the spectrum is dominant. However, by setting the white balance of  black or white areas to be neutral gives insects that are close to their original colour but the foliage is very light and the flowers/seed heads may be a different hue from what the eye sees. The subdued colours and the softness gives a new dimension to my garden friends.

Paxton with Full Spectrum Camera

I took my Full-spectrum camera to Paxton today to experiment with ultraviolet illumination of toadstools in the afternoon. I took a few images on my way to and from the morning work party and in Rory's Wood area later. A late Red Admiral was enjoying the warm sunshine.

Evening Visit to Cambridge

A group from the Cambridge CC met up for a stroll round the city last night and I took along the Full-spectrum converted camera for a change of view. The resolution of the camera is not great but I do like the muted colours and soft feel to the images . Interesting to see a large number of people sketching along King's Parade - I believe this is an open monthly event. 

Full Spectrum Photography in Cambridge

I took my full-spectrum camera into Cambridge in the week as I am still intrigued by what scenes look like when captured across the entire light spectrum, including ultraviolet, visible and infrared light. Some of the images taken in full sunlight I found I couldn't process in colour to produce an image that I liked but they converted well to  monochrome. However, I do like the tones and colours of images taken in shade and the  interior shots where presumably there is less ultraviolet getting through. These were taken without any external filters - I need to experiment more with my set of these to understand how theory relates to practice!

Byron's Pool

Byron’s Pool in Grantchester is the former millpond of Trumpington Mill. The mill disappeared many years ago. The current weir was built after the floods of 1947. A stream to allow fish to pass upstream was added after 2000. Lord Byron is reputed to have swum there when a student at Cambridge, and Rupert Brooke when staying at the Old Rectory in Grantchester. Images were taken in the evening using a Full-spectrum camera with no added filters and processed in Lighroom.