Things Non-IR (Travel)

Ilocos, Philippines


The northwestern part of the Philippines is one of the most photogenic places. The two provinces of Ilocos, (Norte and Sur) are popular tourists destinations and one would never get tired of coming back to that area shooting stunning landscapes, vibrant sunsets, interesting subjects not to mention warm people and food worthy to taste.

Here are few photos from our latest trips.

Sunrise at Vira, Ilocos Norte.

Seacape at Bangui, Ilocos Norte.

Sunrise at Pasuquin, Ilocos Norte.

Burgos Light House, Ilocos Norte

Java Hotel (in infrared), Ilocos Norte

Narvacan, Ilocos Sur

Vigan City (at night), Ilocos Sur

Bangui Windmill Area, Ilocos Norte

Back Light


Shooting against the sun(light) is usually avoided when doing infrared photography.  Flare, uneven exposure and discoloration are caveats of shooting IR back light (against the sun).  IR photos with sun 'behind' are generally more admirable.  However, you can always break the rules and try 'back lighting' in infrared photography.  Here are a few shots with the sun partially covered by structures or foliage.  All photos here were taken with a  Nikon D70s-D70 combo body converted to 'infrared color enhance' together with a Sigma 10-20 Dx Lens.

An image in Raw:

 Monochrome:

 Same image cropped and in color.

 A different perspective.

 Another example of an IR shot back-lighted.