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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]

Originally Posted by fahim mohammed

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.