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Christmas in Omaha


 
BetterPhoto.com Photo Contest Finalist   Christmas in Omaha
Christmas in Omaha
I shot this two days ago with my refurbished Canon Rebel that's been converted to an IR camera. It was in the 40s; no snow on the ground. The IR sensor turns the greens into white.

Before that, I had used an Olympus point and shoot for my IR photography. The Canon Rebel's original internal IR Cut Filter was replaced by a filter glass equivalent to the Hoya R72 filter. No screw-on lens. The camera is completely IR now.

Without going into details, I want to thank Renee D, John C, and Jo Anne (not a BP member) for their willingness to help me get my camera returned from the shop in Australia.

F4.5, ISO 100, 4 seconds,

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What a GORGEOUS image, Ken! WOW!


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December 07, 2006

 
- Gail Vitikacs

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  Wonderful image Ken...and I am glad to hear you received your camera!


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December 07, 2006

 

Donna W. Neal
  Beautiful Ken, I was thinking of doing the same thing with my Rebel but not quite sure after hearing you had some problems. When you get a chance could you send me some more detail.


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December 07, 2006

 

Sharon King
  This is Breathtaking! Very interesting what you did with your old camera, wonderful results!


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December 07, 2006

 

Paul Michko
  Wonderful image, Ken.


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December 07, 2006

 
robinsonphotoart.com - Jeff Robinson

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  Outstanding work Ken!! You have really mastered the IR world and I always enjoy see your work! Jeff


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December 07, 2006

 

Lynne Morris
  Wow Ken this is another beautiful IR image, I love it and it now makes me want to try IR photography.


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December 07, 2006

 
- Linda D. Lester

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  I would love to do that to mine but my hubby took over mine!
Beautiful!


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December 07, 2006

 
- Dennis Flanagan

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  I bet Jo Anne is hot! :-)


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December 07, 2006

 
cccphotoart.com - Candice C. Calhoun

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  Beautiful IR photo, Ken...love the mood this camera adjustment creates!

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December 07, 2006

 

Bill Wyatt
  Beautiful capture love the effects and lighting! Now that you have this one back you want to sell the other? Buddy?


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December 07, 2006

 

Shawn Jennings
  Great image Ken! Glad to hear you finally got your camera back. Does this mean we'll be seeing a new round of IR shots?


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December 07, 2006

 

Darren K. Fisher
  OH that does not sound good but glad you got it back. This image is one of you best IR yet. So I can not wait to see what you come up with from here on out.


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December 07, 2006

 

Pat Gamwell
  Such a professional shot, Ken! The most beautiful one yet! Love the color tones and the window lights! Can't wait to see more!


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December 07, 2006

 

Nadine A. Lewis
  AWESOME image, Ken! My mouth dropped with I saw it!!! I was looking into the IR conversion yesterday but I don't have another camera so it will have to wait. Happy IR shooting!!! <><


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December 07, 2006

 
- Rakesh Syal

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  Wonderful image, Ken!!


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December 07, 2006

 

Kitty R. Rodehorst-Hanna
  I have never seen Omaha look so beautiful, Ken!!!! This is GREAT!!!! ^.^ Kitty


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December 07, 2006

 
- Kay E. Mahoney

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  WOW!!!!!!!! Awesome photo. Love the effects.


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December 07, 2006

 

Renee Doyle
  It was well worth the wait Ken! Fantastic IR Capture .... look forward to seeing many more!


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December 07, 2006

 
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  Ken, excellent detail, exposure, clarity and lighting.


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December 07, 2006

 

Cathy Barrows
  i'm really loving this...have you tried it out in the daytime yet...the detail is wonderful


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December 07, 2006

 
- Tamara K. Walker

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  Awesome image. I hope ypu waved at my son. He works in the Woodsman tower.


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December 07, 2006

 
- Ken Smith

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  Thank you so much for the great comments. It's freezing here today; glad I went there two days ago!


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December 07, 2006

 

JO ANN CLEVELAND
  WOW! Ken, this is fabulous! Of course I don't know what IR is yet, but am sure you will tell me about it! You are something else in this photography, I am IMPRESSED.

Hey Dennis, that Jo Anne spells her name different from mine! lol

jo ann c.


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December 07, 2006

 

Kaye Burazin
  Takes my breath away Ken. Certainly has that WOW Factor!


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December 07, 2006

 

Kenneth Mucke
  WOWWWWWWWWWWWWWW!!!!!!!!!!Ken...this is a WINNER!!!!!!!!!!!


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December 07, 2006

 

Amy JACKSON
  Really excellent image, Ken!!


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December 08, 2006

 
emile-abbott-photography.com - Emile Abbott

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  Nice IR, Ken. Do you know if you can shoot IR with just a filter without converting the camera?


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December 08, 2006

 

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  Awesome IR image, Ken. Beautiful!


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December 09, 2006

 
- Linda D. Lester

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  I do like this one!


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December 10, 2006

 
- Les Rhoades

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  This image has a nice simple Holiday feel about it. I'm glad you did not say houw much is cost to convert your camera as I’m a bit envious. I have always wanted to try IR. It just costs more than I willing to spend for the experiment.


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December 11, 2006

 

Kate Jackson
  Boy this really works so well Ken!!


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December 14, 2006

 
- Terry L. Ellis

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  This is gorgeous, Ken! Great idea to convert the Rebel. I might do that with mine. Good thing we have wonderful BP friends in Australia! Why Australia?


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December 14, 2006

 

Barbara Sharts
  As you can already tell by the responses...it was worth the time and effort to convert. What an awesome shot! You got one of those WOW's going on here! Should be a winner.


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December 18, 2006

 
- Susan Jane Allen

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  Gorgeous Ken!


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December 20, 2006

 

Colette M. Metcalf
  A BIG congratulations to you, Ken!!! I told you this was gorgeous:)


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January 24, 2007

 

Remi Trepanier
  Congratulations again on your finalist Ken! AWESOME!!!


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January 24, 2007

 
- Linda D. Lester

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  Just beautiful...Congratulations!


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January 24, 2007

 

Bill Wyatt
  Congratulations on your wonderful Finalist, Ken! This is terrific!


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January 24, 2007

 

Michael S. Baker
  Ditto the others, Ken. Great capture, congrats and best wishes in the next round!
Regards,
Mike B-


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January 24, 2007

 

Shawn Jennings
  Congratulations on your finalist, Ken!


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January 24, 2007

 

Carla Metzler
  Congratulations on your finalist, Ken!


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January 24, 2007

 

Sharon King
  Love this Ken, Congrats!


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January 24, 2007

 

Kaye Burazin
  YaHoo again Ken!


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January 24, 2007

 

Crossroad Photography
  WOOHOO! WTG Ken!!! Congratulations


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January 24, 2007

 
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  Ken, congratulations on your finalist.


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January 24, 2007

 

Bobbie Davis
  Awesome IR finalist!


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January 24, 2007

 

Tamera S. Phillips
  Beautiful finalist Ken. Congratulations.


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January 24, 2007

 

JO ANN CLEVELAND
  wtg, would not be surprised for this to go all the way my friend! Fantastic job!
Congrats!

jo ann c.


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January 24, 2007

 
- Terry L. Ellis

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  Congratulations again Ken! Amazing finalist here!


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January 24, 2007

 
- Su Sana E. P

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  Congratulations again, Ken!!


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January 24, 2007

 

Kenneth Mucke
  I just love this one Ken...WTG my friend


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January 24, 2007

 

She-She Killough
  Man I LOVE those white lites Ken!! WTG!!!


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January 24, 2007

 
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  Congrats, Ken on your finalist. I love your IR work!


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January 24, 2007

 

Pat Gamwell
  Fabulous shot, Ken! BIG CONGRATS!


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January 24, 2007

 
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  Big Congratulations!

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January 25, 2007

 
- Gail Vitikacs

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  Super Job Ken!!!! BIG congratulations on all 6 of your finalists!


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January 25, 2007

 

Paula Dwyer
  Congratulations Ken!!! :)


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January 25, 2007

 

eileen bedford
  Congratulations on this wonderful finalist Ken...


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January 25, 2007

 
- Kay E. Mahoney

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  Congratulations on your beautiful finalist. Good luck in the next round.


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January 25, 2007

 
emile-abbott-photography.com - Emile Abbott

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  You have to be smiling this month, Ken. Another excellent finalist.


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January 25, 2007

 

Kitty R. Rodehorst-Hanna
  Congratulation again Ken!!!! Perfect image!!!! Good luck in the next round!!!!! :-) ^.^ Kitty


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January 25, 2007

 
robinsonphotoart.com - Jeff Robinson

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  Congrats Ken on this excellent Finalist! Jeff


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January 25, 2007

 
kathleenkparkerphotography.com - Kathleen K. Parker

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  Congratulations, Ken!!
It is a beauty!
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January 25, 2007

 
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  CONGRATS KEN
JOHN


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January 25, 2007

 

Kristi A. Howson
  Congratulations Ken on another wonderful finalist and best of luck in the next round! Wonderful IR effect here!


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January 25, 2007

 

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  Lovely; worth the effort


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January 25, 2007

 
- Judy V. Kennamer

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  Beautiful! Congrats! Judy


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January 25, 2007

 

Nadya Johnson
  Way to go, Ken! Congrats again!


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January 25, 2007

 

Ray Thoms
  Congratulations on your finalist Ken!!!!!


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January 26, 2007

 

Derrald R. Farnsworth-Livingston
  Excellent image and congrats! Unfortunately, I am waiting my camera back from the shop right now as well. Not for IR, but for a broken on/off switch :(.


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February 01, 2007

 

Alana Ibe
  This is incredible!!!! Makes me want to move to Omaha!!!! Awesome work!


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February 21, 2007

 

Annette Carr
  You had me fooled! I thought to myself, wow this is a beautiful winter shot! Great photograph.


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