Infrared Photography at Francis William Bird Park

Skill level - Intermediate to advanced.
Weather-dependent event. If heavy rain is expected, the event will be cancelled.

Got an infrared camera? Join me at Francis William Bird Park in Walpole.

The park was designed by landscape architect and town planner John Nolen, a protégé of Frederick Law Olmsted. He was commissioned in 1925 by local industrialist Charles Sumner Bird, Sr., and his wife Anna to design the park in memory of their eldest son, Francis William Bird, who had died 7 years earlier.

This 89-acre park is an ideal place for capturing infrared photographs. It features small ponds, stone bridges, winding pathways, an outdoor stage, and a multitude of trees of many species.

Consider using your infrared camera creatively. Use a lens or two you don't normally use for infrared. Use neutral density filters for long exposures.

What you need:

• An infrared converted DSLR or mirrorless camera.
• Knowledge of working with your infrared camera.
• Any lens you wish to play with - wide-angle, medium telephoto, prime lenses
• ND filters for long exposures (optional)
• Tripod (if using ND filters)
• Shutter release to trip the shutter without introducing movement when shooting long exposures (if using ND filters).
• Bring as much gear as you are willing to carry.

Dress in layers and wear comfortable, sturdy shoes. There are areas of uneven terrain. Bring a drink and a snack. Bug spray and a hat help prevent becoming a snack for mosquitoes.