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Tree aglow under infrared

Green Trees Glow Under Infrared

August 18, 2018 by A. Cemal Ekin
Tree aglow under infrared

A few days ago, when the weather seemed a tiny bit better, I accompanied Jim to visit Roger Williams Park in Providence. It was hot but not terribly so and the humidity seemed tolerable, at least initially. The sky had big puffy clouds and the trees glowed under infrared light. I sought foliage with big green leaves especially if I could get under them. The sun shining on them, I envisioned, would create brilliant leaves and dark branches. And, I was right!

Roger Williams Park occupies a large swath of land in Providence. With over 435 acres of land and many educational and recreational activities, it is one of the important landmarks in Rhode Island. The land sprawls around a body of water that creates pleasing scenery and probably provides moisture that may be necessary for the plant and wildlife. Visit their website for more information about the park. Below are the screen captures from Google Maps showing the park layout and its approximate width and length.

  • Roger Williams Park
  • Roger Williams Park, width
  • Roger Williams Park, lenght

At the first stop, we came across a group of women and men dressed in period costumes going back to the 19th century. They kindly stopped and posed for us. From there, we slowly walked around the Japanese Gardens with one of the sizeable ponds in the park, decorated with small landings connected with slightly arched wooden bridges. Around these landings on both sides were various trees arranged rather skillfully. As I photographed the small pine tree leaning over the water with a shapely rock next to it, I remembered taking bonsai classes from the designer of the Japanese Gardens; I think his name was Ronnie.

The next stop was at the Betsy Williams Cottage which recently opened after years of renovation. Jim parked the car under the impressive American Sycamore tree and we slowly walked towards the casino. As we approached the small covered bridge, I saw a group of young women taking photographs of one of their friends holding in her hands two balloons in the shape of a 2 and a 0, she turned 20! I took a few photographs and we moved along taking photographs of the glowing trees, ginkgo, maple, pink oak, purple beech, and many others. See the Roger Williams Park Notable Trees brochure published by the Rhode Island Foundation.

  • Young woman celebrating her 20th birthday
  • Young woman celebrating her 20th birthday
  • Young woman celebrating her 20th birthday
  • Young woman celebrating her 20th birthday

As we approached the Casino Building I lost track of Jim, he was ahead and went in a direction I did not see. I looked around a little then decided to walk back to the car. I saw the young women still photographing the 20-year old friend and took a few more photographs, you see them all above. I made it back to the car as the weather was getting heavier. In the meantime, I managed to capture many frames of large tree branches covered with leaves against the sky. The stark contrast in infrared came out quite pleasing to me after processing them.

The long branch of the sycamore tree was quite impressive and extended quite a distance with twists and turns. The curved branch created quite an intriguing display from various angles. I passed more time photographing the huge branch and then decided to sit down on the steps of the Roger Williams statue and wait for Jim to return. A little later, Jim returned and I caught my breath and enjoyed the AC inside the car as we drove home.

All the photographs in this post were converted to B&W from the false-color infrared photographs.

Dressed in period costumes for an event
The Japanese Gardens
The Japanese Gardens
The Japanese Gardens
The Japanese Gardens
The Japanese Gardens
The Japanese Gardens
The Japanese Gardens
Trees aglow
Trees aglow
Trees aglow
Trees aglow
Trees aglow
Trees aglow
Trees aglow
Trees aglow
Trees aglow
Trees aglow
Trees aglow
Trees aglow

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Category: Infrared, Landscape, Nature, Photography, Rhode IslandTag: Infrared, Photography

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  1. Paul

    August 18, 2018 at 6:01 pm

    The leaves seem to glow when photographed from below.
    Great set of images

    • Cemal Ekin

      August 18, 2018 at 6:37 pm

      Thank you, Paul. I don’t understand why your comments still need approval, you have many comments. I will look into that.

      Cemal

  2. James Turner

    August 18, 2018 at 6:06 pm

    Very nice series of infrared images Cemal……

    • Cemal Ekin

      August 18, 2018 at 6:36 pm

      Thanks, Jim. Worth taking the heat!

      Cemal

  3. Sal

    August 18, 2018 at 9:51 pm

    Interesting photos. infrared images take a bit of digestion for me. LOL. I look at them and can’t explain it, but for me they have such an “un-natural feel”. I think my mind has such a hard time trying to translate them. Its such a hard feeling and perception to describe.

    • Cemal Ekin

      August 19, 2018 at 8:12 am

      They have a surreal feel to them for sure, Sal. Just look at the photograph rather than the leaves and see the tones, shapes, forms. Remember, it’s about the photograph! Thanks for stopping by.

      Cemal

  4. Haluk Atamal

    August 19, 2018 at 8:03 am

    A very nice collection. Might lure me to convert one of my cameras :)

    Thanks Cemal!

    • Cemal Ekin

      August 19, 2018 at 8:27 am

      Now, that is something! Actually, I think you will really enjoy infrared photography, I mean doing it yourself. In the meantime, enjoy these and others I have in my collection!

      Take care,

      Cemal

  5. Bill Clark

    August 20, 2018 at 11:11 am

    What a lovely treat to view these whimsical images that turn RWP into a fairyland. I particularly liked the shots taken in the Japanese Garden, a personal favorite place to capture images. Beautiful work!

    • Cemal Ekin

      August 20, 2018 at 11:19 am

      Thank you, Bill. I am glad to hear you enjoyed the photographs. Of course, the park has served as a good subject too.

      Cemal

  6. Binnaz Melin

    September 5, 2018 at 10:25 am

    Fotoğraflara vuruldum Cemal.

    • Cemal Ekin

      September 5, 2018 at 10:41 am

      Cok degisik, degil mi? Iyi gun, iyi isik, ve iyi acidan yakalnirsa infrared fotograf cok carpici olabiliyor.

      Cemal

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