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Christmas in Omaha

© Ken Smith

Christmas in Omaha

Uploaded: December 07, 2006 04:03:14

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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,

Comments

Colette M. Metcalf December 07, 2006

What a GORGEOUS image, Ken! WOW! #568550

Gail Vitikacs level-classic December 07, 2006

Wonderful image Ken...and I am glad to hear you received your camera! #3676708

Donna W. Neal December 07, 2006

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. #3676785

Sharon King December 07, 2006

This is Breathtaking! Very interesting what you did with your old camera, wonderful results! #3676798

Paul Michko December 07, 2006

Wonderful image, Ken. #3676856

Jeff Robinson level-deluxe December 07, 2006

Outstanding work Ken!! You have really mastered the IR world and I always enjoy see your work! Jeff #3676881

Lynne Morris December 07, 2006

Wow Ken this is another beautiful IR image, I love it and it now makes me want to try IR photography. #3676911

Linda D. Lester level-classic December 07, 2006

I would love to do that to mine but my hubby took over mine!
Beautiful! #3676995

Dennis Flanagan level-classic December 07, 2006

I bet Jo Anne is hot! :-) #3677025

Candice C. Calhoun level-deluxe December 07, 2006

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

ccc #3677059

Bill Wyatt December 07, 2006

Beautiful capture love the effects and lighting! Now that you have this one back you want to sell the other? Buddy? #3677193

Shawn Jennings December 07, 2006

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? #3677268

Darren K. Fisher December 07, 2006

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. #3677279

Pat Gamwell December 07, 2006

Such a professional shot, Ken! The most beautiful one yet! Love the color tones and the window lights! Can't wait to see more! #3677429

Nadine A. Lewis December 07, 2006

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!!! <>< #3677467

Rakesh Syal level-classic December 07, 2006

Wonderful image, Ken!!
#3677563

Kitty R. Rodehorst-Hanna December 07, 2006

I have never seen Omaha look so beautiful, Ken!!!! This is GREAT!!!! ^.^ Kitty #3677752

Kay E. Mahoney level-classic December 07, 2006

WOW!!!!!!!! Awesome photo. Love the effects. #3678321

Renee Doyle December 07, 2006

It was well worth the wait Ken! Fantastic IR Capture .... look forward to seeing many more!
#3678357

Janine Russell level-deluxe December 07, 2006

Ken, excellent detail, exposure, clarity and lighting. #3678874

Cathy Barrows December 07, 2006

i'm really loving this...have you tried it out in the daytime yet...the detail is wonderful #3678921

Tamara K. Walker level-classic December 07, 2006

Awesome image. I hope ypu waved at my son. He works in the Woodsman tower. #3679099

Ken Smith level-classic December 07, 2006

Thank you so much for the great comments. It's freezing here today; glad I went there two days ago! #3679135

JO ANN CLEVELAND December 07, 2006

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. #3679284

Kaye Burazin December 07, 2006

Takes my breath away Ken. Certainly has that WOW Factor! #3679331

Kenneth Mucke December 07, 2006

WOWWWWWWWWWWWWWW!!!!!!!!!!Ken...this is a WINNER!!!!!!!!!!! #3679543

Amy JACKSON December 08, 2006

Really excellent image, Ken!! #3680739

Emile Abbott level-deluxe December 08, 2006

Nice IR, Ken. Do you know if you can shoot IR with just a filter without converting the camera? #3681386

Crossroad Photography December 09, 2006

Awesome IR image, Ken. Beautiful! #3684297

Linda D. Lester level-classic December 10, 2006

I do like this one! #3686848

Les Rhoades level-classic December 11, 2006

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. #3693279

Kate Jackson December 14, 2006

Boy this really works so well Ken!! #3700655

Terry L. Ellis level-classic December 14, 2006

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? #3702787

Barbara Sharts December 18, 2006

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. #3716651

Susan Jane Allen level-classic December 20, 2006

Gorgeous Ken! #3721667

Colette M. Metcalf January 24, 2007

A BIG congratulations to you, Ken!!! I told you this was gorgeous:) #3860408

Remi Trepanier January 24, 2007

Congratulations again on your finalist Ken! AWESOME!!! #3860439

Linda D. Lester level-classic January 24, 2007

Just beautiful...Congratulations! #3861006

Bill Wyatt January 24, 2007

Congratulations on your wonderful Finalist, Ken! This is terrific! #3861289

Michael S. Baker January 24, 2007

Ditto the others, Ken. Great capture, congrats and best wishes in the next round!
Regards,
Mike B- #3861602

Shawn Jennings January 24, 2007

Congratulations on your finalist, Ken! #3862190

Carla Metzler January 24, 2007

Congratulations on your finalist, Ken! #3862223

Sharon King January 24, 2007

Love this Ken, Congrats! #3862428

Kaye Burazin January 24, 2007

YaHoo again Ken! #3862883

Crossroad Photography January 24, 2007

WOOHOO! WTG Ken!!! Congratulations #3863163

Janine Russell level-deluxe January 24, 2007

Ken, congratulations on your finalist. #3863251

Bobbie Davis January 24, 2007

Awesome IR finalist! #3863574

Tamera S. Phillips January 24, 2007

Beautiful finalist Ken. Congratulations. #3863910

JO ANN CLEVELAND January 24, 2007

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

jo ann c. #3864180

Terry L. Ellis level-classic January 24, 2007

Congratulations again Ken! Amazing finalist here! #3864270

Su Sana E. P level-classic January 24, 2007

Congratulations again, Ken!! #3864432

Kenneth Mucke January 24, 2007

I just love this one Ken...WTG my friend #3864587

She-She Killough January 24, 2007

Man I LOVE those white lites Ken!! WTG!!! #3864720

Sherry Karr Adkins level-deluxe January 24, 2007

Congrats, Ken on your finalist. I love your IR work! #3864800

Pat Gamwell January 24, 2007

Fabulous shot, Ken! BIG CONGRATS! #3864850

Candice C. Calhoun level-deluxe January 25, 2007

Big Congratulations!

ccc #3866571

Gail Vitikacs level-classic January 25, 2007

Super Job Ken!!!! BIG congratulations on all 6 of your finalists! #3866778

Paula Dwyer January 25, 2007

Congratulations Ken!!! :) #3867035

eileen bedford January 25, 2007

Congratulations on this wonderful finalist Ken... #3867130

Kay E. Mahoney level-classic January 25, 2007

Congratulations on your beautiful finalist. Good luck in the next round. #3867315

Emile Abbott level-deluxe January 25, 2007

You have to be smiling this month, Ken. Another excellent finalist. #3867603

Kitty R. Rodehorst-Hanna January 25, 2007

Congratulation again Ken!!!! Perfect image!!!! Good luck in the next round!!!!! :-) ^.^ Kitty #3868544

Jeff Robinson level-deluxe January 25, 2007

Congrats Ken on this excellent Finalist! Jeff #3869513

Kathleen K. Parker level-deluxe January 25, 2007

Congratulations, Ken!!
It is a beauty!
kk #3869681

John V. Roscich level-deluxe January 25, 2007

CONGRATS KEN
JOHN #3870125

Kristi A. Howson January 25, 2007

Congratulations Ken on another wonderful finalist and best of luck in the next round! Wonderful IR effect here! #3870399

January 25, 2007

Lovely; worth the effort #3870654

Judy V. Kennamer level-classic January 25, 2007

Beautiful! Congrats! Judy #3870822

Nadya Johnson January 25, 2007

Way to go, Ken! Congrats again! #3871231

Ray Thoms January 26, 2007

Congratulations on your finalist Ken!!!!! #3874059

Derrald R. Farnsworth-Livingston February 01, 2007

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 :(. #3899707

Alana Ibe February 21, 2007

This is incredible!!!! Makes me want to move to Omaha!!!! Awesome work! #3973779

Annette Carr August 02, 2010

You had me fooled! I thought to myself, wow this is a beautiful winter shot! Great photograph. #8801295

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