Lichens in UV and IR (in an exhibition)

[Aaron E.]

I took the photos in this tryptich of lichens (and figs) on a Ficus variegata tree in Singapore a year ago. I was using a full-spectrum Nikon Z5 and a Nikon VR 28-300mm lens (the image is at 28mm). Filters were KolariVision IR-850, UV/IR cut hot mirror, and UV bandpass. I know that's a really suboptimal lens for UV, but I hadn't gotten the Steinheil I use now and I was just learning my way around the Z-series camera. Nonetheless, the difference between the IR and the UV is really striking. The lichens are invisible in the IR but positively glow in the ambient-light UV image.

 

 

Anyway, the triptych is being exhibited in the juried group exhibition "Field Guide" in St. Louis at the Intersect Arts Center from Feb. 6 - June 29. If you happen to be in St Louis, check it out! (the printed version is 40 x 20").

[Doug A]

Really interesting images. The difference between IR and UV is substantial. Your enlargement must look amazing. Good luck with the show.

Thanks for sharing,

Doug A

[Unscenerie]

Lichen and UV photography really go together.

Nice pics.

[Andrea B.]

Nice capture of an interesting lichen.