summer bird wood

B i r d
S u m m e r
F i e l d
W o o d

All Images copyright Jim Lloyd 2018
For further information and contact see
https://www.jamesjosephlloyd.com/

About
Images in this book were produced using a digital camera modified to record radiation in the ultraviolet and
infrared as well as visible light. By placing filters in front of the lens different parts of the electromagnetic
spectrum may be selected.
This book is part of a series of three books produced during an open-door residency at Allenheads Contemporary
Arts, (ACA). This involved being part of a group of artists, curators and scientists using the word BEYOND as an
open ended starting point for discussion, research, and creation of new work. Many artists drew inspiration from
the newly installed North Pennine Observatory at ACA and considered distant worlds. I have drawn inspiration
from animals that can perceive aspects of our world that are hidden beyond our own senses. I have been inspired
in this book by bird vision; birds tend to have a very wide field of view but limited binocular vision.
Technical information
Photographs taken with Nikon D3200 full spectrum converted camera (supplied by uvircameras (see eBay shop)
Additional filters (supplied by uviroptics ‒ see eBay shop): Hoya U-330 1.5 mm plus Schott S8612 2mm filter ‒ this
combination passes UV, blue and green light which is supposed to mimic bee vision. Lenses- Nikkor-EL 80mm
f/5.6 (Enlarger lens adapted for camera, - older metal style) All images in natural sunlight. Images acquired in RAW
format and processed in Adobe Lightroom (and Photoshop in some cases)
Acknowledgements
http://www.ultravioletphotography.com/ is a mine of valuable information on all things related to UV and
multispectral imaging and I thank the founders and managers of this site (Andrea G Blum and Bjørn Birna
Rørslett ) as well as all regular contributors who have given me tips and encouragement.
This work was produced during a residency supported by Allenheads Contemporary Arts
https://www.acart.org.uk/