Tel: 01548 580466 E-mail: enquiries.sl@field-studies-council.org Fax: 01548 580123

From its invention, photography has been used to visualise events and objects that are invisible

to the human eye, either those that are too slow or too fast to perceive, or subjects that appear

differently in ultraviolet (UV) or infrared (IR) light.

This unique workshop will examine various techniques for visualising the invisible world: UV

reflected and fluorescence photography can reveal hidden patterns in flowers which only insect

eyes can see, IR photography can be used for pictorial effect t as well as identifying plant

disease, whilst, time-lapse and high speed photography can be used to show plant growth, or

high speed spore dispersal for example.

UV reflected and IR photography require the use of specially modified cameras and specialist

filters, and the requirements for this will be discussed and demonstrated fully during the

workshop. If participants wish to get a camera modified before the course they are welcome to

contact the tutor before the start of the course. Adrian’s web site: www.imagingtheinvisible.com

is devoted to the subject, and includes images and various “starter guides”. His new book:

Digital Ultraviolet and Infrared Photography (Focal Press) will be published in November 2017.

Whilst much of the work will be carried out indoors, there will be some photography in the field

at nearby locations for IR and time lapse photography.

SL O 30 July - 3 Aug Mon – Fri £445 £415 £315

Course Overview / Description

Photographing the Invisible World!

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Tel: 01548 580466 E-mail: enquiries.sl@field-studies-council.org Fax: 01548 580123

Adrian Davies is a freelance nature photographer, lecturer, author and highly experienced

course leader. He has written numerous articles and books, including Digital Close-up and Macro

Photography, (Focal Press), Digital Plant Photography (Bloomsbury Press) (RHS magazine:: "...an

informative study that would make an excellent gift for plant photographers of all levels ...") and

Digital Ultraviolet and Infrared Photography (Focal Press, 2017) His website devoted to invisible

photography can be found at: www.imagingtheinvisible.com

Your digital camera, lenses and memory cards for UV fluorescence, high speed and time

lapse photography.

Tripod (if you have one)

If you already have a camera modified for UV and/or IR bring that with any lenses and

filters that you use.

Laptop if you have one and a USB stick for images.

Notebook

Lunch box, flask and water bottle

Recommended Books

There are very few up to date books on the subject:

Davies, A (2017) “Digital Ultraviolet and Infrared Photography” Focal Press.

Prutchi, D (2017) “Exploring Ultraviolet Photography” Amherst Media

Klein, L, and Klein, K (2016) “Infrared Photography – Artistic Techniques for Brilliant Images”

Amherst Media

Dorame, K. (2016) “Mastering Infrared Photography” Amherst Media

Participants are requested to arrive on Monday 30th July at Office Reception for registration

between 1:00pm and 4:00pm; after this time self-directed arrival information will be posted on

the front door. There will be an introductory talk with the Head of Centre typically at 5:30pm.

Supper is usually at 6:30pm. Breakfast, for resident participants, will be from 8:00am. The

course will end after supper on Thursday 2nd August, with departure after breakfast on Friday 3rd

August for resident participants. On the final day please vacate your room by 9:00am, storage is

provided for your luggage.

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Tel: 01548 580466 E-mail: enquiries.sl@field-studies-council.org Fax: 01548 580123

You can check availability and make a provisional booking by telephoning the Centre on 01548

580466.

To confirm your booking please complete the form found in the FSC brochure or online at www.field-studies-council.org.

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