Tree on the Pedernales Infrared
by Norman Gabitzsch
Title
Tree on the Pedernales Infrared
Artist
Norman Gabitzsch
Medium
Photograph - Photography
Description
No ... this is not a snow covered tree. This is a 21st Century false color infrared photograph of a rugged live oak tree along the banks of the Pedernales River near Johnson City, Texas. The Pedernales is a a tributary of the Colorado River approximately 106 miles long in central Texas. The name "Pedernales", first used in the middle 18th century, comes from a spanish word for the flint rocks characteristic of the riverbed. The river has a close association with the Texas Hill Country, tied to the history of the region and emblematic of its geography. Along its route it flows over numerous rugged limestone escarpments as it winds eastward, passing along the south side of the ranch of President Lyndon B. Johnson, who grew up in nearby Stonewall, south of the river. The trees along this river are rugged with bold character to match the people of the region.
The function of Infrared Photography (like Black and White Photography) is not to render the world as we see it, but rather to use light, dark and false color to enhance texture and composition. The invisible infrared light has a profound influence on the texture of the sky and clouds that is not seen in visible light photography. This image was processed to come out between blue and turquoise.
Copyright (c) 2017 Norman Gabitzsch. All Rights Reserved. Houston Photographer
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December 26th, 2017
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Comments (47)
Steve Henderson
The infrared treatment gives a surreal aspect tot he landscape, boggling the mind with the upside down turnings of expected coloration. It creates a wonderful world of fantasy and intrigue.
Norman Gabitzsch replied:
Thank you... I really love your comment... It's the way I feel about the image, also!
Claudia M Photography
Gorgeous infrared image, Norman! l/f :)
Norman Gabitzsch replied:
Thank you, Claudia, for your comment and support of the Johnson City Texas Hill country Travel faux color infrared (IR) photo, "Tree On The Pedernales Infrared".
Christopher James
One of your peers nominated this image in the 1000 views Groups nominated images by your fellow artist in the Special Features #9 promotion discussion. Please visit and pass on the love to another artist.
Norman Gabitzsch replied:
Christopher ... thank you for the support of the turquoise infrared landscape image, "Tree On The Pedernales Infrared".
Joe Schofield
Stunning and creative work, Norman ! l/f
Norman Gabitzsch replied:
Joe ... thank you for the kind response and support for the Johnson City Texas Hill country Travel false colour infrared (IR) picture, "Tree On The Pedernales Infrared".
Kathleen Struckle
Very stunning F/L
Norman Gabitzsch replied:
Kathleen ... thank you so very much for visiting and supporting the Johnson City Texas Hill country Travel false colour blue and white infrared image, "Tree On The Pedernales Infrared".
Lisa Wooten
Congrats on your 3100 views. L/F
Norman Gabitzsch replied:
Lisa ... thank you for visiting and supporting the Johnson City Texas Hill country Travel landscape faux colour blue and white infrared photo, "Tree On The Pedernales Infrared".
Robert Bales
Very stunning Norman!! v/f/t
Norman Gabitzsch replied:
Robert ... thank you for the comment and support of the Johnson City Texas Hill country Travel landscape faux colour turquoise infrared photo, "Tree On The Pedernales Infrared".
Paul Quinn
Awesome and creative! Love it!
Norman Gabitzsch replied:
Paul ... thank you for visiting the Texas Hill country Travel landscape faux colour turquoise infrared image, "Tree On The Pedernales Infrared".
Terry Davis
Excellent!!
Norman Gabitzsch replied:
Terry ... thanks for looking at central Texas Hill country Travel landscape faux colour infrared photo, "Tree On The Pedernales Infrared".
Gary Richards
Surreal!
Norman Gabitzsch replied:
Gary ... thank you for comment on the central Texas Hill country Travel faux colour infrared photograph, "Tree On The Pedernales Infrared".
Liesl Walsh
Wow, amazing photo!! I love infrared trees! l/f
Norman Gabitzsch replied:
thank you, Liesl, for supporting the Texas Hill country Travel faux colour infrared photograph, "Tree On The Pedernales Infrared".
Lyric Lucas
Congratulations, your beautiful artistic work is Featured in the "Bedroom Art Gallery" group 1/24/18
Norman Gabitzsch replied:
Lyric ... thank you for featuring the central Texas Hill country Travel faux colour infrared photograph, "Tree On The Pedernales Infrared", in the Pixels Fine Art America group, "Bedroom Art Gallery".
Kay Brewer
Congratulations on your lovely work reaching more than 1000 Views. tweet
Norman Gabitzsch replied:
Kay ... thank you for supporting the central Texas Hill country Travel faux colour infrared photograph, "Tree On The Pedernales Infrared".
Luther Fine Art
Congratulations on your fabulous artwork being featured in one of FAA's newer Groups - Camera Art! You are invited to archive your work in the Features Archive thread! group or any other thread that it would fit in! LF
Norman Gabitzsch replied:
Pamela ... thank you for featuring the Texas Pedernales Fall State park travel false color infrared picture, "Tree on the Pedernales" in the Pixels Fine Art America group, "Camera Art".
Robert Bales
Love the infrared on this one!! v/f/t
Norman Gabitzsch replied:
Thank you, Robert, for the support of the central Texas Hill country Travel faux colour infrared photograph, "Tree On The Pedernales Infrared".
Marian Bell
Gorgeous work! Well done, Norman! l/f
Norman Gabitzsch replied:
Marian ... thank you for the support of the central Texas Hill country Travel faux colour infrared photograph, "Tree On The Pedernales Infrared".
Lydia Holly
Absolutely Radiant!
Norman Gabitzsch replied:
Lydia ... thanks for the comment on the Texas Travel faux colour infrared photograph, "Tree On The Pedernales Infrared".
Kay Brewer
Congratulations on your lovely work reaching more than 1000 Views! LF
Norman Gabitzsch replied:
Kay ... thanks for the support of the Texas Pedernales Falls State park travel false color infrared photo, "Tree on the Pedernales".
Debby Pueschel
Absolutely stunning work! FK
Norman Gabitzsch replied:
Debby, thanks for the support of the Texas Pedernales Fall State park travel false color infrared picture, "Tree on the Pedernales".
Jasna Dragun
Beautiful winter scene! l/f
Norman Gabitzsch replied:
Jasna ... thanks for the support of the Texas Travel false color infrared photo, "Tree On The Pedernales Infrared".
Maili Page
This is wonderful!
Norman Gabitzsch replied:
Thank you Malli, for the comment on the Texas Pedernales Fall State park travel false color infrared photograph, "Tree on the Pedernales".