Blooming Almonds Infrared - Artois California Art Print

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When I had a full spectrum modification done to an old camera I ordered two filters with it. I got the 830 nanometer filter which only allows near infrared light to pass (the visible light part of the electromagnetic spectrum ends somewhere in the mid 700 nanometer range). I use this filter for deep contrasty black and white imagery. I also ordered a 590nm filter. This filter blocks some of the yellows and everything lower in the spectrum (no blues, greens, purples, etc). It allows some yellows, oranges and reds along with the full infrared part of the spectrum. This facilitates the creation of some rather surreal artistic “false color” imagery. It also requires a fair bit more on the post production side of things and therefore has a longer learning curve than the pure IR black and white which is fairly straight forward. This is the first image from that filter that I find worthy of sharing. I still have some learning/practicing to do as of this posting but I feel like I’m figur...

Hello, my name is Mike Lee, and I am a landscape and nature photographer based in Janesville, California. Photography has been a passion of mine for many years, and since retiring from my first career in 2018 I've decided to make photographic art that all-too-important next chapter. Through my lens, I aim to share the landscapes, wildlife, and stunning moments that I encounter in Northern California and beyond. I've always had an appreciation for nature, and living in such a beautiful and diverse area has provided me with endless inspiration. From the towering Sierra Nevada mountains to the serene valleys and forests, I find myself constantly in awe of the world around me. My photography is an attempt to preserve and share these...