Infrared

Bench IR, originally uploaded by RJIPhotography.

A while back, I converted an old Canon 20D to an infrared only camera. It was done by Lifepixel. I love the fact that I don't need long exposures and I can handhold and compose my shots just like a normal slr.

Infrared opens up a whole new realm in photography. The usual white trees with black skies are the norm. In this image, it was the shadow in the green ( white)grass that caught my attention and I wondered how it would look with infrared. It almost looks like this was taken at night but it was around 5pm.

North Point Morning

North Point Morning-3, originally uploaded by RJIPhotography.

It didn't look like it was going to be a great sunrise this morning. It was gray, overcast and I didn't think we would see the sun. However, with a little patience, the clouds parted and the sun briefly peeked over Lake Michigan. North Point in Milwaukee is a popular photographer's location. There were five people who just randomly showed up this morning.

No question, autumn is here . . .

Holy Hill 101808-13
Originally uploaded by RJIPhotography

The leaves are falling fast and some trees are already bare. The weather is turning sharply cooler as well. Amazing but only two weeks ago, we were near 70 degrees, the trees were full and in their blazing glory. Now we are only left with falling trees and temperatures. The cold north wind will be bringing the first snow before too long.

It's autumn in SE Wisconsin and the colors have just been phenomenal this year.  This weekend I traveled with a group to Holy Hill.  Holy Hill is located on the highest elevation in this part of the state.  Situated on 435 acres of rural countryside, it provides visitors with the opportunity for spiritual enrichment.   The grounds are beautiful, serene and peaceful.

The main church is currently covered with scaffolding as part of a restoration project.  However, walking through the wooded grounds with the striking colors of autumn was wonderful.  The fact that the weather was equally wonderful certainly helped.  Posted here are some images from that walk.