Science Technology Trees Photographed in Infrared [PICS] By Jerry James Stone Writer California Polytechnic State University Jerry James Stone is a food blogger, vegetarian chef, activist, and internet personality who started writing for Treehugger in 2004. our editorial process Twitter Twitter Jerry James Stone Updated October 11, 2018 Migrated Image Share Twitter Pinterest Email Science Space Natural Science Technology Agriculture Energy Photo by Steve Castle It's no secret, we like trees. Yes, we've even been known to hug one or...six. But trees photographed using infrared not only look huggable but also magical, and somewhat edible! I half expect to see Oompa Loompas amongst the candy-like forest. Below is an infrared photo of a tree along with its natural counterpart: Photos via Wikimedia With infrared photography, a film or image sensor sensitive to infrared light is used which blocks out most of the visible light spectrum. With foliage this creates a "wood effect." It makes tree leaves and grass as reflective as snow. The effect is named after infrared pioneer Robert W. Wood and not the trees themselves. Enjoy and watch out for the Oompa Loompas! Photo by Roie Galitz Photo by greenplasticdave Photo by Marc Bond