Floating the Sacramento River in early April, I brought along my 720nm infrared filter to capture the spring foliage in a different light—literally. With a full-spectrum camera and reversed red/blue channels in post, the newly leafed deciduous trees glow in near-white, contrasting beautifully with the stark, lifeless snags.

This quiet moment, with my son casting for trout nearby, turned into an unexpectedly poetic capture—life and death frozen in IR.

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While floating the Sacramento River with my son, I couldn’t resist photographing the Sundial Bridge—but not in the usual way.

This is a deep infrared shot at 830nm, far beyond visible light. No color here—just bold contrast, black skies, white foliage, and the dramatic elegance of Calatrava’s design cutting across the frame.

The Sundial Bridge is more than beautiful—it’s functional and environmentally sensitive. Designed by Santiago Calatrava and completed in 2004, it spans the river without disturbing the salmon below. Its 217-ft pylon doubles as a sundial and supports the entire structure via cable-stay, all while looking like a piece of modern sculpture.

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The now defunct historic Water Intake Plant facility on the Sacramento River.
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A striking silhouette of an old oak at Sacramento Riverbend, Tehama County, CA. The late afternoon sun highlights its twisting branches—nature’s art in motion. A reminder of the beauty in every season. 🌿🌞 #NaturePhotography #CaliforniaBeauty #SacramentoRiver #northerncalifornia

I liked the colors and how they contrast with the background that appears almost entirely desaturated.
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