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[–]Peregrine7 180 points181 points ago

For those of you wondering, this photo has been taken with an InfraRed camera and then converted to normal light using the sky as a basis.

[–]DrLando 109 points110 points ago

That makes me kind of sad. I was hoping it was a real place.

[–]ValleyOfTheMountain 70 points71 points ago

It is a real place.

[–]xXEpicBeardManXx 75 points76 points ago

Yeah, it's Crystalsong Forest.

[–]suckersponge 28 points29 points ago

I feel bad for picking up on this WoW reference :(

[–]trixter21992251 4 points5 points ago

Don't be ashamed of having been a wow player :)

[–]NorthboundFox 2 points3 points ago

Hey, at least they didn't steal your Cloudsong.

[–]Rixxer 1 point2 points ago

I feel like that place was so wasted... I quested in it for like 30 mins and that's it...

[–]Yes_Im_Stalking_You 7 points8 points ago

This was my immediate reaction too.

[–]Milesaboveu 0 points1 point ago

Just monochrome with the sky masked. edit: My bad, hungover. Sweet pic.

[–]ziper1221 25 points26 points ago

It is no less real, only the way your brain perceives it.

[–]helloreddits456464 23 points24 points ago

http://i.imgur.com/lQ5IL.gif

[–]SatchmoPhipps 5 points6 points ago

Hey, I've been there!

[–]long_live_king_melon 1 point2 points ago

I feel like if I showed this to someone while they were on LSD they would have an epiphany and convert to Hinduism.

[–]PenPenisTaken -3 points-2 points ago

That face looks like I'm about to be raped.

[–]NeroL -1 points0 points ago

why?

[–]Rixxer 2 points3 points ago

You did not just try to link me to FunnyJunk...

[–]rumckle 4 points5 points ago

I would say it would be more like, only the way your eyes perceive it (or perhaps the way your brain receives it). Because, your eyes can't pick up IR in any meaningful way.

[–]fatal-error 1 point2 points ago

I'm sure there is a material that converts infra-red light into visible light.

It would make a cool contact lens.

[–]rumckle 0 points1 point ago

That would be odd, because IR has a lower energy than visible light, so where would it get the extra energy from?

[–]fatal-error 0 points1 point ago

The ones I've seen seem to be filters for lasers. Perhaps to clean up any IR the laser is emitting.

[–]ptboi42 0 points1 point ago

Yes, but that makes it real.

[–]pilvy 9 points10 points ago

For more examples of IR photography, checkout my failed subreddit /r/IRphotography

[–][deleted] 1 point2 points ago

fur realz, I had this sudden rush of awe until I realized it was an altered image.

[–]CptKush 1 point2 points ago

Me too..

[–]onlyamonth 10 points11 points ago

It is infrered but the "conversion" is just a red blue channel swap.

Source: I take lots of these :)

[–]lexiticus 0 points1 point ago

This is more accurate, I also do a lot of these conversions.

[–]GoZags18 0 points1 point ago

Can you elaborate? I've been wondering how to take these. Do you need a specific filter? (using Nikon D5100, Lightroom)

[–]bluesatin 0 points1 point ago

DSLRs have inbuilt filters that remove parts of the spectrum that you can't normally see (infrared, UV light etc.).

That said, some of the light still gets through to the sensor, just vastly reduced in brightness.

So all you need to do is block all light except for the infrared light and you'll be able to take infrared pictures; which is where an infrared filter comes into play.

Note that you'll want to do some searching, as some cameras are more sensitive to infrared than others. But it's likely you'll be looking at like 30 second exposures in the middle of the day.

[–]Quantumtroll 7 points8 points ago

Interesting, it looks just like trees with frost on them on a crisp winter day.

[–]RndmNumGen 2 points3 points ago

But with the exception of Live Oak, all leafy trees in climates where it frosts have their leaves fall off in the fall. So there would be no leaves left to frost.

[–]Quantumtroll 1 point2 points ago

Tiny twigs with lots of frost look like that picture. The leaves aren't very visible in that picture, so I was mistaken.

[–]Falcon_Kick 0 points1 point ago

I've seen something very similar skiing through an aspen forest after a blizzard too, its great

[–]DRUNK_CYCLIST -1 points0 points ago

the fact that OP didn't post that fact makes me think it's because OP has no fucking idea and is not only not a photographer, but instead is a scumbag-OP-reposter.

also, OP is nowhere in thread.

edit OP has 107k link karma & 4K comment karma.

[–]Chairboy 0 points1 point ago

I thought those were real-life Truffula trees.

[–]-RdV- 0 points1 point ago

I have a couple of IR filters, anyone know a good tutorial to get this kind of result?

[–]thegreattrun 0 points1 point ago

I just ordered this for my Canon T1i and am looking forward to attempting a shot like this. Let me know if you find a tutorial!

[–]-RdV- 1 point2 points ago

What I do know is that I've gotten whiter leaves with a ~900nm filter than with the 720nm. What I've read further on is that swapping the red channel for blue in edititng makes for e nice sky. Further than that I havent found out myself.

Protip make sure your tripod is sturdy because its going to take a lot of shuttertime, a lockable remote is a must.

[–]make_me_pancakes 1 point2 points ago

my life has lost all meaning

[–]bvimo 0 points1 point ago

Take a happy pill and rest for 15 minutes, things will soon appear more positive.

[–]fandango27 19 points20 points ago

Mandelbrot, anyone?

[–]bvimo 20 points21 points ago

No thanks, I've just eaten.

[–]MyGeekAccount 3 points4 points ago

That's the first thing I saw.

[–]tofu_rage 0 points1 point ago

Came here to say just that. I was hoping some other math geeks would spot it.

[–]basvdo 1 point2 points ago

Fractals...

[–]NACSAK 0 points1 point ago

Dammit, i really cant believe someone else thought the same thing. It is nearly impossible to have an original thought. Just like Daniel tosh "stole" my skee bowling invention.

[–]swaggamer420 28 points29 points ago

....from pain. Can you tell a green field from a cold steel rail? A smile from a veil? Do you think you can tell?

[–]basvdo 9 points10 points ago

I remember this being the top comment when the image was previously posted with the same name.

[–]lazyduke 6 points7 points ago

Did they get you to trade your heros for ghosts? Hot ashes for trees? Hot air for a cool breeze? Cold comfort for change? Did you exchange a walk on part in a war for a lead role in a cage?

[–]OneManCold 1 point2 points ago

Glad I'm not the only one that thought of this.

[–]fodrox04 10 points11 points ago

Blue Sky

[–]POTATO_ANAL_ETC 2 points3 points ago

Lemme get dat blue sky with a touch of chili powder

[–]fodrox04 2 points3 points ago

I got all dat Chilly P fo' you, son.

[–]8HokiePokie8 6 points7 points ago

Goooooodbye bluuuue sky, goodbye bluue sky, goodbye

[–]MarzMonkey 4 points5 points ago

Anybody else think of the "Beastie Boys - So What Cha Want?" video or was that just me?

[–][deleted] 0 points1 point ago

I thought of the dark knight rises.

[–]HeatherMarMal 2 points3 points ago

I thought of Advent Children

[–]Winterclues 7 points8 points ago

Reminds me of Crystalsong Forest. A beutiful place.

[–]marnie50 9 points10 points ago

Anyone seeking more info might also check here:

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[–]R0mme1 4 points5 points ago

The sky is formed like Iceland

[–]Caeteris_Paribus -1 points0 points ago

I want to go to there.

[–]ELarson751 -1 points0 points ago

This should be called white trees.

[–]drdroidx 0 points1 point ago

reminds me of this. very kinda relevant because of the title. but the song is about racism and multiracial relationships.

[–]Qubcgold 0 points1 point ago

Goodbye Blue Sky

[–][deleted] 0 points1 point ago

Looks like some IR photography, except the sky isn't black! When I lived in Germany I remember awaking to see trees in -20c that were covered in hoar frost, which resembled this in a way. This is great! Flickr friendly!

[–]treefox 1 point2 points ago

And I think to myself, what a wonderful world.

[–]K_131 1 point2 points ago

winter is coming

[–]011010001 0 points1 point ago

God's asshole.

[–]Gazzuk 1 point2 points ago

reminds me of this thread: http://www.reddit.com/r/pics/comments/t4sn4/my_friend_learning_aerial_silk/

This picture: http://i.imgur.com/pCV5s.jpg

Was kind of a creepy thread.

[–]TheTardisTalks 1 point2 points ago

Dollhouse...anyone...buller...buller

[–]gkx 1 point2 points ago

Every time anyone says "Blue Skies", I say it like she says it and everyone looks at me funny. :(

[–]TheTardisTalks 0 points1 point ago

Do the same thing! and also "spoilers" from dr. who and "Shiny" from firefly

[–]murrkeegz 0 points1 point ago

this picture reminds me of looking down at a glacier very cool

[–]JediMasterSam 1 point2 points ago

http://www.reddit.com/r/pics/comments/sgwls/blue_skies/

[–]freeflame18 0 points1 point ago

so nice :D works great as a Samsung Glaxay S3 background :D

[–]KosstAmojan 0 points1 point ago

As The Others arise, Winter is Coming...

[–][deleted] 0 points1 point ago

blue blue skies I see

[–]saeniti 0 points1 point ago

And I think to myself...what a wonderful world.

[–][deleted] 0 points1 point ago

wow!

[–]PBnJames 0 points1 point ago

Crystalsong forest anyone?

[–]BrohoofStalin 0 points1 point ago

We made it to Pandora!

[–]Rilmawen 0 points1 point ago

It really is beautiful, and too bad it's just photo editing with the white trees, but it's wonderful!

[–]Meikami 0 points1 point ago

Well...sort of. It's an IR filter used on the trees, which isn't editing. The trunks and sky, though, have been post-edited back to regular colors.

[–]justanothertut 0 points1 point ago

Blue Skies - Flux Pavilion

[–]brandvegn 1 point2 points ago

This might date me, but when I saw this I was thinking this would be a nostalgic link to something dealing with, "Blue Skies, Barthy Burgers....Girls!"

[–]gl77 1 point2 points ago

I thought the exact same thing when I read the title. CTRL+F "Barth"........gold.

[–]NathanH95 0 points1 point ago

Apple are going to sue for this.

[–]EvilHom3r 0 points1 point ago

So... so you think you can tell

Heaven from Hell

Blue skies from pain.

[–]llcbdavis 0 points1 point ago

looks like magic

[–]throwww6 0 points1 point ago

...on Mars.

[–]KingWilson -1 points0 points ago

Relevant http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QOnyo0s7n_w

[–]gonesnake 0 points1 point ago

Macro image from Steve Martin's scalp

[–]trixter21992251 0 points1 point ago

Blue sky, black death :)

[–]DanceMellDance 0 points1 point ago

Regardless, it's beautiful.

[–]Matamales 0 points1 point ago

repost

[–]not_a_duck 0 points1 point ago

Song: Blue Skies ft. Tori Amos

Artist: BT

Album: Ima (1996)

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BANS7eZ7SM4

[–]jpeezy37 1 point2 points ago

Blue skies from old blue eyes,

Or if your feeling jazzy.

Maybe a bit more mellow?

[–]ChawieWewick 0 points1 point ago

you deserve karma, good sir.

[–]jpeezy37 0 points1 point ago

Thank you, appreciate the support.

[–]TheSmashPosterGuy 0 points1 point ago

uggggg....., This is like when girls take pictures in their swimsuits and comment on their hair. Or when big guys take their shirts off for a mirror picture so they can show you the tiny tattoo on their shoulder. If the focus of the picture is white trees, just call it "White Trees"

[–]babaganoush19 0 points1 point ago

Wow, what an original title. Wherever did you come up with that?

[–]HVincentM 0 points1 point ago

Can I use in the cover of an album Im working on?

[–][deleted] 1 point2 points ago

I think Mind_Virus finally found a way to monetize his karma whoring. He got sponsored by Pepsi.

[–]cactus22minus1 1 point2 points ago

I noticed this account the other day. I really wish more people would catch on and down vote this account's submission. Or we can just let Pepsi advertise their new soda all over reddit.

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[–]Th3_Candy_Man 3 points4 points ago

:)

[–]Musicalparaphernalia 1 point2 points ago

You're fighting a losing battle.

[–]Singularity3 -1 points0 points ago

It's kay, mate. I've still got yours as my phone background.

[–]GoLightLady -1 points0 points ago

I hate it when I love something and find out its just an illusion in the comments. Oh well.....

[–]alwaysforyou -2 points-1 points ago

http://www.reddit.com/r/amateurteen/

[–][deleted] 0 points1 point ago

Iceland is that you?