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[Vivek Iyer]

Hi folks, I live in the Hague (Netherlands) and do a bit a of photography. Originally I was a chemist with a very long list of degrees, etc and spent most of my younger days and nights in the labs in 3 continents. I don't do that anymore though I hope the curiosity which was a driving factor will always stay with me.

Untitled by Vivek Iyer, on Flickr​

My special interests/expertise are in Ultraviolet, Infrared and related areas with a strong interest in Street photography. Most often, I put together my own tools using whatever that is available to me.

Of late, I had restricted my web activities only to flickr where I display some of my images.

http://www.flickr.com/photos/vivek-iyer/

A false color IR street snap.

Untitled by Vivek Iyer, on Flickr​

A recent false color UV captures using one of my latest and greatest set ups:

Untitled by Vivek Iyer, on Flickr​

I am unsure about the level of participation I might or might not have here, especially since I will be off on vacation for a 3 weeks, soon.

 

[Asher Kelman]

Welcome Vivek!

We are so happy to have another fellow from the Nederlands!

A false color IR street snap.

Untitled by Vivek Iyer, on Flickr​

This, Vivek, is quite remarkable and provocative. It has it's immediate impact and then one thinks of the long term, the future for this child and then, perhaps for us.

What a great introduction!

Asher

How do you happen to choose the colors that are assigned? They work so well!

 

[Vivek Iyer]

Thanks a bunch for your warm welcome, Asher!

Thanks for your kind words on the image. All three I showed here are technically challenging in different aspects.

On the false color IR image:

It was taken using a converted Panasonic G1, 20/1.7 lens with a Hoya R72 filter while panning.

The colors are assigned- black dropper in PS on the inside of the bicycle tires.

 

[fahim mohammed]

Vivek, welcome to OPF.

And what a wonderful introduction toyour work.

Regards.

 

[Cem_Usakligil]

Hi Vivek,

From one Dutchie to another, hartelijk welkom! Bart van der Wolf and I are kind of resident Dutch ambassadors here in OPF. So you'll never be alone.

 

[Vivek Iyer]

Hi Cem,

Vielen Dank! I am terrible when it comes to languages. Though I lived in Germany for a few years, I never spoke German and whenever I try to speak Dutch, German words come to my mind from nowhere!

Thank you for your warm welcome!

 

[Vivek Iyer]

Vivek, welcome to OPF.

And what a wonderful introduction toyour work.

Regards.

Hi Fahim,

Thank you!

I have seen your captures from elsewhere. Good to see you here in the open forums.

 

[jake klein]

Welcome.

I enjoyed the photo of the boy with the child on the handlebars very much.