It's large format bellows replacement time!

Checking in after the holiday season- yes, I'm still alive, and everything is well. I'm going to be doing some RA-4 color prints and enlargements during the "cold months" before getting back out in the field once the weather breaks in March.

After taking a brief break following the Fall landscape season, I decided to break out a camera for our first good snowfall. Nothing remarkable, but it was a beautiful day. #photography #landscapephotography #Monochrome #believeinfilm #filmisnotdead #filmphotography #mediumformat #blueridgeparkway

Very glad that I took full advantage of October in the Blue Ridge while I could, because here comes November in all its cold, sullen sogginess.

"Stasis" An overlook on the Blue Ridge Parkway near Mount Mitchell, NC, USA. Kodak Aerocolor 2460, Mamiya 645, 45mm, October 2025. #photography #landscapephotography #believeinfilm #filmisnotdead #filmphotography #mediumformat

"Open" The Blue Ridge Parkway runs among peak Fall color near Mount Mitchell, NC, USA. Kodak Aerocolor 2460, Mamiya 645, 45mm, October 2025. #photography #landscapephotography #believeinfilm #filmisnotdead #filmphotography #mediumformat

"Ambient" A gravel path leads up the forested slopes of Black Balsam, NC, USA. Kodak Aerocolor 2460, Mamiya 645, 45mm, October 2025. #photography #naturephotography #believeinfilm #filmisnotdead #filmphotography #mediumformat

"Lost World" A gravel path leads up the forested slopes of Black Balsam, NC, USA. Kodak Aerocolor 2460, Mamiya 645, 45mm, October 2025. #photography #naturephotography #believeinfilm #filmisnotdead #filmphotography #mediumformat

"Sylvan Way" A gravel path leads up the forested slopes of Black Balsam, NC, USA. Kodak Aerocolor 2460, Mamiya 645, 45mm, October 2025. #photography #naturephotography #believeinfilm #filmisnotdead #filmphotography #mediumformat

"Mirror" A puddle amid stone outcrops on the side of Black Balsam, NC, USA. Kodak Aerocolor 2460, Mamiya 645, 45mm, October 2025. #photography #landscapephotography #believeinfilm #filmisnotdead #filmphotography #mediumformat

"Elevated" A boardwalk on the Tanawha trail runs through the peak Fall color of the Blue Ridge Mountains near Linn Cove, NC, USA. Kodak Aerocolor 2460, Mamiya 645, 45mm, October 2025. #photography #landscapephotography #believeinfilm #filmisnotdead #filmphotography #mediumformat

"Outcrop" Hikers enjoying the Blue Ridge Mountains during peak Fall color near Linn Cove, NC, USA. Kodak Aerocolor 2460, Mamiya 645, 45mm, October 2025. #photography #landscapephotography #believeinfilm #filmisnotdead #filmphotography #mediumformat

"Waves of Autumn" The Blue Ridge Mountains during peak Fall color roll into the distance near Linn Cove, NC, USA. Kodak Aerocolor 2460, Mamiya 645, 45mm, October 2025. #photography #landscapephotography #believeinfilm #filmisnotdead #filmphotography #mediumformat

"Margins" A mountain meadow on the Blue Ridge Parkway near Purlear, NC, USA. Kodak Portra 800, Voigtländer Bessa II, Color-Heliar 105mm @ f/22, October 2025. #photography #landscapephotography #believeinfilm #filmisnotdead #filmphotography #mediumformat

So, I have a confession. Part of my recent lack of posts is due to getting my new camera up to snuff. Test shots from my new Voigtländer Bessa II w/ Color-Heliar 105mm, shot on Rollei RPX 400 w/ yellow filter. #photography #Monochrome #believeinfilm #filmisnotdead #filmphotography #mediumformat

Just finished processing 2 x 220 rolls of ECN-2. This is IMAX film lightly repackaged for still photography. I'm glad I've tried it, but I don't think that I'll be doing going through that hassle again any time soon. #photography #believeinfilm #filmisnotdead #filmphotography #mediumformat

"Revival" A newly-reopened stretch of the Blue Ridge Parkway near Doughton Park in NC, USA. Ilford Delta 3200 Pro, Mamiya 645, 45mm @ f/16, green filter, September 2025. #photography #landscapephotography #Monochrome #believeinfilm #filmisnotdead #filmphotography #mediumformat #blueridgeparkway

"Right of Way" Warning to motorists, or invitation to wildlife? Blue Ridge Parkway in NC, USA. Ilford Delta 3200, Mamiya 645, 45mm @ f/22, green filter, September 2025. #photography #landscapephotography #Monochrome #believeinfilm #filmisnotdead #filmphotography #mediumformat #blueridgeparkway

"Dirty Dishes" Leftovers of previous meals hang in a cobweb. Ilford Delta 3200 Pro, Mamiya 645, 80mm macro @ f/8, August 2025. #photography #Monochrome #believeinfilm #filmisnotdead #filmphotography #mediumformat #macrophotography

The tariffs are already having an impact on my photography. Getting camera accessories and parts from Germany and Japan just became much more complicated.

"Afternoon at Doughton III" Clouds over manicured parkland at Doughton Park near Sparta, NC, USA. Ilford Delta 400, Mamiya-6 KII, 75mm @ f/11, red filter, August 2025. #photography #landscapephotography #Monochrome #believeinfilm #filmisnotdead #filmphotography #mediumformat

"Afternoon at Doughton II" Trees emerging from a rock formation frame meadowland at Doughton Park near Sparta, NC, USA. Ilford Delta 400, Mamiya-6 KII, 75mm @ f/8, red filter, August 2025. #photography #landscapephotography #Monochrome #believeinfilm #filmisnotdead #filmphotography #mediumformat

"Afternoon at Doughton I" A wooden fence separates parkland from wild meadow at Doughton Park near Sparta, NC, USA. Ilford Delta 400, Mamiya-6 KII, 75mm @ f/11, red filter, August 2025. #photography #landscapephotography #Monochrome #believeinfilm #filmisnotdead #filmphotography #mediumformat

"Invasion" One feline imposes upon another resting one at Brews and Mews Cat Cafe in Lenoir, NC, USA. Ilford Delta 3200 @ ISO 1000, Mamiya-6 KII, 75mm @ f/8, yellow filter, August 2025. #photography #Monochrome #believeinfilm #filmisnotdead #filmphotography #mediumformat #cats #adoptdontshop

"Leer" A resting feline serves judgment to the photographer at Brews and Mews Cat Cafe in Lenoir, NC, USA. Ilford Delta 3200 @ ISO 1000, Mamiya-6 KII, 75mm @ f/8, yellow filter, August 2025. #photography #Monochrome #believeinfilm #filmisnotdead #filmphotography #mediumformat #cats #adoptdontshop

"Edifice (Duo)" Historic School in Lansing, NC, USA, in #infrared and visible light. Rollei IR400, Graflex Speed Graphic 23, Schneider-Kreuznach Symmar-S 100mm @ f/45, 720nm filter on #IR photo, August 2025. #photography #Monochrome #believeinfilm #filmisnotdead #filmphotography #mediumformat

Film's second shot not leading to a Kodak moment -- www.cnn.com/2025/08/12/b...

"Backlight" Rays of sunlight break through dense cloud cover behind evergreens near Linville, NC, USA. Ilford Delta 400, Mamiya-6 KII, 55mm @ f/16, green filter, August 2025. #photography #nature #Monochrome #believeinfilm #filmisnotdead #filmphotography #mediumformat #landscapephotography

"Biome" Ferns and other small plants are slowly colonizing the top of a bounder near Linville, NC, USA. Ilford Delta 400, Mamiya-6 KII, 55mm @ f/11, green filter, August 2025. #photography #nature #Monochrome #believeinfilm #filmisnotdead #filmphotography #mediumformat

"Wedged" A dense cluster of ferns has established itself in a crevice on a rock face near Linville, NC, USA. Ilford Delta 400, Mamiya-6 KII, 55mm @ f/22, green filter, August 2025. #photography #nature #Monochrome #believeinfilm #filmisnotdead #filmphotography #mediumformat

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"Elk River" The river titular near Elk Park, NC, USA. Rollei RPX 100, Zero Image 6x9F, pinhole @ f/235, orange filter, August 2025. #photography #nature #landscapephotography #Monochrome #believeinfilm #filmisnotdead #filmphotography #mediumformat #pinhole

"Cascade" Elk River Falls near Elk Park, NC, USA. Rollei RPX 100, Zero Image 6x9F, pinhole @ f/235, orange filter, August 2025. #photography #nature #landscapephotography #Monochrome #believeinfilm #filmisnotdead #filmphotography #mediumformat #pinhole #waterfall

"Zephyr" Open meadow on the side of Roan Mountain, NC/TN, USA. Rollei RPX 100, Zero Image 6x9F, pinhole @ f/235, orange filter, August 2025. #photography #nature #landscapephotography #Monochrome #believeinfilm #filmisnotdead #filmphotography #mediumformat #pinhole

"Glade" A secluded meadow amid fir, laurel, and blueberry on Roan Mountain, NC/TN, USA. Rollei RPX 100, Zero Image 6x9F, pinhole @ f/235, orange filter, August 2025. #photography #nature #landscapephotography #Monochrome #believeinfilm #filmisnotdead #filmphotography #mediumformat #pinhole

Why Do We Still Do This? www.willgudgeon.com/2025/08/the-...

"Dawn" Sunlight flows through the trees at Elk Knob State Park near Boone, NC, USA. Rollei RPX 400, Mamiya 645, 45mm @ f/22 w/ red filter, July 2025. #photography #nature #landscapephotography #Monochrome #believeinfilm #filmisnotdead #filmphotography #mediumformat

"Gamelands" A gravel road through gamelands adjoining Elk Knob State Park near Boone, NC, USA. Rollei RPX 400, Mamiya 645, 45mm @ f/22 w/ green filter, July 2025. #photography #nature #landscapephotography #Monochrome #believeinfilm #filmisnotdead #filmphotography #mediumformat

"Summer Lilac" Buddleja davidii in full bloom in Western NC, USA. Kodak Ektar 100, Mamiya 645 1000s, 80mm. June 2025. #photography #nature #believeinfilm #filmisnotdead #filmphotography #mediumformat

"Emerald" The grassy floor of a parkland forest. Western NC, USA. Harman Phoenix, Mamiya-6 KII, 75mm. June 2025. #photography #nature #landscapephotography #believeinfilm #filmisnotdead #filmphotography #mediumformat

"Conspiracy" A pair of latex suiters pose for photographers at Anthrocon 2025 in Pittsburgh, PA, USA. Kodak Portra 800, Mamiya 645 1000s, 80mm. July 2025. #believeinfilm #filmisnotdead #filmphotography #mediumformat #AC2025 #Anthrocon

"Allegheny Bridge" The Rachel Carlson Bridge over the Allegheny River in Pittsburgh, PA, USA. Kodak Portra 400, Mamiya-6 KII, 75mm. July 2025. #believeinfilm #filmisnotdead #filmphotography #mediumformat #AC2025 #Anthrocon

"Swelter" A rooftop garden outside of the David L. Lawrence Convention Center, Pittsburgh, PA. Ilford HP5+, Zero Image 6x9, pinhole @ f/235, red filter. July 2025. #streetphotography #Monochrome #believeinfilm #filmisnotdead #filmphotography #mediumformat #AC2025 #Anthrocon

"Urbane" View of downtown Pittsburgh, PA from the rooftop garden of the David L. Lawrence Convention Center. Ilford HP5+, Zero Image 6x9, pinhole @ f/235, red filter. July 2025. #streetphotography #Monochrome #believeinfilm #filmisnotdead #filmphotography #mediumformat #AC2025 #Anthrocon

"Under the Table" The brewing room at a meadery as seen from a row of barstools in the tasting area. Ilford HP5+, Kodak Duaflex IV, 75mm @ f/15, Kodak 6A Cloud Filter. July 2025. #photography #Monochrome #believeinfilm #filmisnotdead #filmphotography #mediumformat

Friends don't let friends shoot wide angle video recklessly.

"Duet" Mushrooms adorn a mossy mound near Linville, NC, USA. Rollei RPX 400, Mamiya C220, 55mm @ f/22, orange filter. #photography #nature #Monochrome #believeinfilm #filmisnotdead #filmphotography #mediumformat

"Gatepost" This stunted pine tree guards the entrance to a forest path on a ridge near Linville, NC, USA. Rollei RPX 400, Mamiya C220, 55mm @ f/11, orange filter. #photography #nature #Monochrome #believeinfilm #filmisnotdead #filmphotography #mediumformat

"Aten" A 'Lost Cause' Confederate monument looms over the town square in Lenoir, NC, USA. Ilford HP5+, Kodak Duaflex IV, 75mm @ f/15, Kodak Cloud Filter 6A. #photography #Monochrome #believeinfilm #filmisnotdead #filmphotography #mediumformat

"Horizon" An expansive view of the Blue Ridge Mountains of North Carolina near Brevard, NC, USA. Ilford SFX 200, Zero Image 6x9F, pinhole @ f/235, red filter. #photography #nature #landscapephotography #pinhole #Monochrome #believeinfilm #filmisnotdead #filmphotography #mediumformat