An infrared photograph of three autumn trees in an open landscape, with the grass and any leaves radiating an intense, luminous white, as if mystically illuminated almost by invisible light. In contrast, the sky is deep and dramatically dark, creating a sharp contrast with the luminous landscape below. The bare branches of the trees stand elegantly together in a group, as if connected. The infrared effect creates a mysterious, almost surreal atmosphere. The photo has a dreamy quality, with the contrast between the bright elements on the ground and the dark sky evoking an otherworldly atmosphere.
Infrared photography reveals a world normally hidden from the human eye. Capturing light outside the visible spectrum creates images with a unique atmosphere and unreal contrasts. Leaves and grass often glow brightly in white or light grey, while the sky and water become dramatically dark and mysterious. This contrast creates a dreamy, sometimes otherworldly atmosphere that plays with our perception of nature. Infrared photography invites the viewer to look at the world differently, to see the details that normally go unnoticed and discover hidden beauty.
Annemarie Wassink is a passionate photographer and the founder of Hidden Light Gallery with a unique fascination for infrared photography. By making the invisible visible, she captures the world in a whole new way. Her surreal and dreamy images invite viewers to look at their surroundings with a renewed.. Read more…