Nepal IR, People of Harmi

November, 2016 Choice Humanitarian Expedition to Gorkha, Harmi, Nepal

Exploring Nepal in Infrared, from the mountains to the rice patties and banana plantations

Harmi people in Infrared

Photographing people in infrared produces some counterintuitive results. Light in the infrared spectrum penetrates and is reflected below the surface of the skin. Wrinkles disappear, as does some facial hair, particularly in fair complected people.

Dark eyes may become fair and translucent. For dark eyed people, they may see their pupil for the first time in an infrared portrait.