IR Cambridge Botanic Gardens

Images from yesterday's visit to the Botanic Gardens. All taken on converted Canon 1D MkII at f2.8.

IR Images, Fen Causeway Area of Cambridge

Some images taken with my Canon IR-converted camera on a walk back to Grange Road from the Botanic Gardens. A dull day but this seems to suit this camera giving very muted colours. Adjusted only in lightroom (no profile used).

Close-up Photography with 12mm lens

I always enjoy photographing with my Zeiss 50mm Touit Macro lens and so decided to try 'close-up' photography with Phil's 12 mm Zeiss lens. Although it won't focus close enough to give a macro image (1:1), for larger subjects it does give very pleasing 'in habitat' images and, of course being Zeiss, it is a very bright sharp image. Does anyone know if it is possible to use a very short extension ring to bring the focus point closer? The smallest ring I have is 11mm and the focus point is too close so can't focus.

Warm Temperatures and Wildflowers

Our recent high temperatures (16 degrees yesterday ) are having an effect on the flowering plants including many of the wild species in my garden. I record every year what is out in my garden on March 21st and spring has certainly been getting earlier and earlier. This year, flowering is also extending into the late autumn. There were hoverflies around today and even some active greenfly on some plants.

Infrared Tales (Tails?) of Toft

However long you (ewe) wait, there is always one that will not face the camera!. These sheep in the field next to our bungalow are always inquisitive if you stand at the gate. Images taken with my SonyRX100-converted camera - no great clarity but I do like the other world feel to the images. The These are RAW files with no profile or colour changes made - just adjustment to 'Tone' and 'Presence' sliders in the Camera Raw panels of Lightroom. I think this would only work on a very dull day.