Infrared photography in autumn and winter

Photographing with only invisible light 

Many people associate photography with spring or summer, blooming landscapes, green trees, and warm light. Yet I find autumn and winter especially intriguing seasons to explore with infrared photography. When nature slows down, a unique atmosphere of stillness emerges, a feeling that becomes even more profound in black and white.

When I photograph with an 830nm filter, I capture only infrared light, light that is invisible to the human eye. No visible light remains. What appears instead is a world of striking contrasts, deep black skies, glowing tree branches, and an almost otherworldly atmosphere.

The bare trees, with their twisted forms, take on a special character in winter, while the dramatic cloud formations create a powerful interplay of light and shadow. In autumn, the last leaves and the damp landscape add extra texture, giving each image more depth.

Infrared photography in black and white shows me how powerful simplicity can be. Without color, all attention shifts to light, shape, and emotion. What is normally hidden suddenly comes to the surface and especially in these cold, quiet months, that feels almost magical.

While many look forward to the first blossoms of spring, I find myself drawn to misty mornings, bare branches, and the soft winter light. Because even - or perhaps especially- in the darker seasons, there is a hidden world of light waiting to be discovered.

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