at last we've got entries in this contest ! good one

this does not look anything like the type of infrared image I was expecting to see here......

I'm not too certain is an actual IR either...looks nothing like I've seen anywhere else

just did some quick research on wikipedia and IR filters are tuned to let in light frequencies of 720 + nanometers, orange is 600nm and would therefore be blocked by an IR filter...IMO, this photo is not possible with an IR filter attached...I would be interested to know how this one was done

Before i've done this photo, i did 4 days of research on how in the world to create an ir picture. This picture was taken with R720 52mm ir filter (bought from ebay) and in 30sec exposure. Sound easy yeh.? Honestly its not easy at all...that given tutorial only for a quick guide and it does not tells you everything. Now the 2nd pain in my arse, how to process this photo...it was really toughed to play with the mixer channel, temp, hue etc to get a good color balance and no matter how hard you try you can't get a sharp photo in ir filter..continued

Thank you author for the explination...now I see where the orange came from...channel mixer! I know how hard it is to get IR in focus...Have done many with film...the different wavelenght of light causes the focus to be off if you don't have IR markings on the lens itself...good work...

EDIT: btw...different lenses all handle IR filters differently as far a focus and detail are concerned...many have UV and IR resistant coatings to make the visible light "POP" and makes it a real bugger if trying IR...

so this is my very first ir filter photo, and its not my best yet (because of the weather and still lack of knowledge). If you guys have any questions i'm happy to answer. Thank you for all comments.

Well done author ...

Yes, i certainly agree with you james, it makes alot of different with uv filter too..and still trying to figure out how is the best way to process an ir image. Saw alot of tuto for this, and it has no limit in editing..and now i realized its all about artistic in photography.

did you set the camera to shoot monochrome or regular color? I get much better processing results when i set the camera to monochrome

i set my own custom white balance, pretty much to keep the RGB captured.

Really nice I like it!

very well done.

Good work.......I like it. GL

gorgeous! very well done author!

It looks cool to me. GL!

And also congrats for the third place!