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Jonas Hangartner

This interactive piece invites the viewer to experience the changing moods of nature. The image shows the rugged peaks of the Gastlosen, a stunning mountain range in the Swiss Prealps. Known for its dramatic limestone cliffs and jagged formations, this location is a perfect stage for nature's play of light. By moving your mouse or finger over the image, you can control the light, slowly revealing how it illuminates the scene. The first image starts without sunlight, and the last one captures the light fully illuminating the landscape. This work reflects the moment I often experience while on location, camera ready, waiting for the light to break through the clouds and bring the landscape to life. It’s that magical feeling when the light finally touches the scene, and the photograph comes alive. The striking red color of the plants and trees is not an editing trick, but the result of using an infrared chrome filter. This filter is inspired by the iconic Kodak Aerochrome film, which was originally developed for military use to detect camouflage, but became famous for its unique ability to turn greenery into vibrant shades of red. This technique allows me to create an otherworldly atmosphere directly during the shoot, capturing the landscape in a way that emphasizes the interplay between light, color, and nature.

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How was it taken?

The image was captured using a full spectrum camera combined with an IR Chrome filter. A full spectrum camera is modified to capture a broader range of light, including ultraviolet (UV) and infrared (IR) wavelengths that are normally invisible to the human eye. By attaching the IR Chrome filter, which is specifically designed to mimic the look of the legendary Kodak Aerochrome film, the camera blocks certain wavelengths while enhancing the infrared light. This transforms the typical greens of the landscape into vibrant reds and magentas, while still preserving the natural colors of the sky and other non-organic elements. The result is an ethereal, surreal atmosphere created directly on location, without the need for post-processing color manipulation.

How was the dynamic NFT created?

The interactive experience of Let There Be Light is powered by a custom dynamic engine, which allows viewers to control the gradual reveal of light across the scene by moving their mouse or finger over the image. The dynamic aspect of this piece was developed using the Transient Lab Dynamic Art Engine, which provides a flexible platform for creating responsive digital artwork. By integrating this technology, I was able to transform the static images into a fluid, interactive narrative where viewers can experience the unfolding of light in real-time. The crossfade transitions between the images are designed to mimic the natural progression of light breaking through clouds, echoing the very process I experience in the field when waiting for the perfect moment to capture a scene.

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