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Archaeologists have used aerial photographs to map archaeological sites since the 1920s, while the use of infrared photography started in the 1960s, and satellite imagery was first used in the 1970s.
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Meaning of "infrared photography" in the English dictionary

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PRONUNCIATION OF INFRARED PHOTOGRAPHY

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GRAMMATICAL CATEGORY OF INFRARED PHOTOGRAPHY

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Infrared photography is a noun.
A noun is a type of word the meaning of which determines reality. Nouns provide the names for all things: people, objects, sensations, feelings, etc.

WHAT DOES INFRARED PHOTOGRAPHY MEAN IN ENGLISH?

infrared photography

Infrared photography

Top: tree photographed in the near infrared range. Bottom: same tree in the visible part of the spectrum. Infrared image of the Mississippi River crossed by a bridge and a dam, between red foliage on left, and blue parking lots and buildings on right Visible vs. Infrared Aerial Photography of Old Hickory Lake, Tennessee. Taken from a passenger airplane within seconds apart using SONY H-9 Digital camera. In infrared photography, the film or image sensor used is sensitive to infrared light. The part of the spectrum used is referred to as near-infrared to distinguish it from far-infrared, which is the domain of thermal imaging. Wavelengths used for photography range from about 700 nm to about 900 nm. Film is usually sensitive to visible light too, so an infrared-passing filter is used; this lets infrared light pass through to the camera, but blocks all or most of the visible light spectrum.

Definition of infrared photography in the English dictionary

The definition of infrared photography in the dictionary is photography using film with an emulsion that is sensitive to infrared light, enabling it to be used in misty weather, in darkened interiors, or at night. It has applications in aerial surveys, the detection of forgeries, etc.

WORDS THAT BEGIN LIKE INFRARED PHOTOGRAPHY

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WORDS THAT END LIKE INFRARED PHOTOGRAPHY

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Synonyms and antonyms of infrared photography in the English dictionary of synonyms

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Translation of «infrared photography» into 25 languages

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TRANSLATION OF INFRARED PHOTOGRAPHY

Find out the translation of infrared photography to 25 languages with our English multilingual translator.
The translations of infrared photography from English to other languages presented in this section have been obtained through automatic statistical translation; where the essential translation unit is the word «infrared photography» in English.

Translator English - Chinese

红外摄影
1,325 millions of speakers

Translator English - Spanish

fotografía infrarroja
570 millions of speakers

English

infrared photography
510 millions of speakers

Translator English - Hindi

अवरक्त फोटोग्राफी
380 millions of speakers
ar

Translator English - Arabic

التصوير بالأشعة تحت الحمراء
280 millions of speakers

Translator English - Russian

инфракрасной фотографии
278 millions of speakers

Translator English - Portuguese

fotografia infravermelha
270 millions of speakers

Translator English - Bengali

ইনফ্রারেড ফটোগ্রাফি
260 millions of speakers

Translator English - French

photographie infrarouge
220 millions of speakers

Translator English - Malay

Fotografi inframerah
190 millions of speakers

Translator English - German

Infrarot-Fotografie
180 millions of speakers

Translator English - Japanese

赤外線写真
130 millions of speakers

Translator English - Korean

적외선 사진
85 millions of speakers

Translator English - Javanese

Fotografi inframerah
85 millions of speakers
vi

Translator English - Vietnamese

chụp ảnh hồng ngoại
80 millions of speakers

Translator English - Tamil

அகச்சிவப்பு புகைப்படம்
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Marathi

अवरक्त फोटोग्राफी
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Turkish

Infrared fotoğraf
70 millions of speakers

Translator English - Italian

fotografia all´infrarosso
65 millions of speakers

Translator English - Polish

Fotografia w podczerwieni
50 millions of speakers

Translator English - Ukrainian

інфрачервоної фотографії
40 millions of speakers

Translator English - Romanian

fotografie infraroșu
30 millions of speakers
el

Translator English - Greek

υπέρυθρη φωτογραφία
15 millions of speakers
af

Translator English - Afrikaans

infrarooi fotografie
14 millions of speakers
sv

Translator English - Swedish

infraröd fotografi
10 millions of speakers
no

Translator English - Norwegian

infrarød fotografering
5 millions of speakers

Trends of use of infrared photography

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TENDENCIES OF USE OF THE TERM «INFRARED PHOTOGRAPHY»

The term «infrared photography» is regularly used and occupies the 78.838 position in our list of most widely used terms in the English dictionary.
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FREQUENCY OF USE OF THE TERM «INFRARED PHOTOGRAPHY» OVER TIME

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Examples of use in the English literature, quotes and news about infrared photography

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QUOTES WITH «INFRARED PHOTOGRAPHY»

Famous quotes and sentences with the word infrared photography.
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Sarah Parcak
Archaeologists have used aerial photographs to map archaeological sites since the 1920s, while the use of infrared photography started in the 1960s, and satellite imagery was first used in the 1970s.

10 ENGLISH BOOKS RELATING TO «INFRARED PHOTOGRAPHY»

Discover the use of infrared photography in the following bibliographical selection. Books relating to infrared photography and brief extracts from same to provide context of its use in English literature.
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Complete Guide to Digital Infrared Photography
Follow instructions for processing and printing the photos—including toner effects and faux color. One glance through this guide and it’s clear why infrared pictures are fun to take and beautiful to look at.
Joe Farace, 2007
2
Infrared Photography Handbook
Loaded with photographic examples, this guide shows the range of possibilities of infrared photography and provides a thorough introduction to this increasingly popular art.
Laurie White, 1995
3
Digital Infrared Photography
This compact guide to infrared photography shows the beauty of infrared imagery, but also teaches how to shoot these images with your digital camera.
Cyrill Harnischmacher, 2008
4
The Art of Infrared Photography
Author Joseph Paduano covers the equipment and techniques one needs to produce stunning infrared images in b&w or color". . . . escorts the reader into a fascinating area of photographic experimentation".--NEW YORK TIMES.
Joseph Paduano, 1998
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Advanced Infrared Photography Handbook
Exploring the range of possibilities available with infrared film, which responds to light beyond the visible spectrum, this book presents advanced techniques for capturing impressive images.
Laurie White Hayball, 2001
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The Art of Color Infrared Photography
Demystifying the elusive art of creating color infrared images, this guide offers in-depth techniques to capture light beyond the visible spectrum with color infrared film.
Steven Begleiter, 2001
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Digital Infrared Photography
You don't need years of experience or expensive equipment. Just grab an IR filter or a converted digital camera, and you're ready to enter the fascinating world of infrared photography.
Deborah Sandidge, 2009
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Digital Infrared Photography: Professional Techniques and Images
Presenting advances in infrared photography, which has long been an artful alternative to traditional color or black-and-white photography, this guide provides tips for creating vivid infrared prints.
Patrick Rice, 2004
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Infrared Wedding Photography: Techniques and Images in Black ...
A step-by-step guide which illustrates and teaches how the techniques of infrared photography can be advantageously employed for photographing weddings. Illustrated with 60 B & W photos.
Patrick Rice, Barbara Rice, Travis Hill, 2000
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Aerial Photography and Image Interpretation
This new Third Edition features: Additional coverage of the specialized camera equipment used in aerial photography A strong focus on aerial photography and image interpretation, allowing for a much more thorough presentation of the ...
David P. Paine, James D. Kiser, 2012

10 NEWS ITEMS WHICH INCLUDE THE TERM «INFRARED PHOTOGRAPHY»

Find out what the national and international press are talking about and how the term infrared photography is used in the context of the following news items.
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White Knight Press Releases Complete Guide Book for Nikon …
In addition, the book provides introductions to topics such as street photography, infrared photography, and macro photography, and includes a ... «PR Web, Jul 15»
2
Devices promise good vibrations, but excitation, so far, is muted
Infrared photography can show how the device heats up areas of the face and neck. (Jim Gensheimer/Bay Area News Group/TNS). «San Antonio Express-News, Jul 15»
3
Photographer's Guide to the Nikon Coolpix P900
In addition, the book provides introductions to topics such as street photography, infrared photography, and macro photography. The book also ... «PhotographyBLOG, Jun 15»
4
From Pollock to Rothko, How to Spot a Fake
He uses X-Rays and infrared photography to see underneath a painting, and couples such techniques with chemical analysis, to detect ... «Barron's, Jun 15»
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Bonny Zanardi: SWA celebrates 65th annual show
She uses a variety of techniques to explore the diverse patterns and rhythms of life, including infrared photography and digital art. "Color Me ... «Chico Enterprise-Record, Jun 15»
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Four Visions: A traveling exhibit of infrared photography by four …
Highlighting the 100th anniversary of infrared photography, four photographers have joined forces for a traveling show that exemplifies the ... «California Newswire, Jun 15»
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Spectrum of life: Nonphotosynthetic pigments could be …
It's why foliage looks bright in infrared photography and is often used to map vegetation cover by Earth-observing satellites. Schwieterman and ... «UW Today, Jun 15»
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J. Crew Offers a Tote-ally Useless Way to 'Help' Nepal
Infrared photography is not a new technology, and its use isn't the purview of any one photographer. Judging from Lynch's Tumblr, he has been ... «Hyperallergic, Jun 15»
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Blue Iceland: Andy Lee's dream-like infrared photography
The austere landscapes and rugged lava fields of Iceland have an undeniable beauty. UK-based photographer Andy Lee captured it on film in ... «ZME Science, Jun 15»
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Wearable tech 2.0 aims to alter mind, body
... at Thync in Los Gatos, Calif., on Monday, June 1, 2015. Infrared photography can show how the device heats up areas of the face and neck. «Contra Costa Times, Jun 15»

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