Elkwallow Studios

"Microcosm" Lush, dense "Appalachian cove" habitat on Grandfather Mountain, NC, USA. Kodak E100, Yashica-Mat 124G, June 2026. #photography #yashica #naturephotography #filmisnotdead #filmphotography #mediumformat

I've been rather busy with life stuff the last couple of weeks, but here's a #pinhole just for fun. "Subaru" A lovely vehicle on the Tail of the Dragon in Eastern TN. #Ilford Delta 400, Zero Image 6x9, pinhole @ f/235, orange filter. September 2026. #photography #filmisnotdead #mediumformat

26 Aug

"Memorial" The Chapel of Rest near Lenoir, NC, USA in #Infrared. Built 1886, rebuilt in 1918 following a fire. Episcopal, deconsecrated. Added to #NRHP in 2004. Efke IR820 Aura, #Yashica Mat 124G w/ 720nm #IR filter, August 2026. #photography #monochrome #believeinfilm #filmisnotdead

26 Aug

"Stygian" Trout Lake near Blowing Rock, NC, USA in #Infrared. Efke IR820 Aura, #Yashica Mat 124G w/ 720nm #IR filter, August 2026. #photography #nature #landscapephotography #monochrome #believeinfilm #filmisnotdead

"Bald" The Lump overlook off the Blue Ridge Parkway near Boone, NC, USA. Kodak E100, Voigtlander Bessa II, 105mm Color-Heliar, May (?) 2026. #photography #voigtlander #landscapephotography #filmisnotdead #filmphotography #mediumformat

"Pasture" Vista of a fenced pasture surrounded by the Blue Ridge Mountains near Boone, NC, USA. Kodak E100, Voigtlander Bessa II, 105mm Color-Heliar, May (?) 2026. #photography #voigtlander #landscapephotography #filmisnotdead #filmphotography #mediumformat

"Spiral" A mountain seen in the distance while climbing to the summit of Mount Mitchell, NC, USA. Kodak E100, Zero Image 6x9, pinhole @ f/235. June 2026. #photography #pinhole #landscapephotography #filmisnotdead #filmphotography #mediumformat

"Bounded" A wooden fence borders a path off the Blue Ridge Parkway near Mount Mitchell, NC, USA. Kodak E100, Zero Image 6x9, pinhole @ f/235. June 2026. #photography #pinhole #naturephotography #filmisnotdead #filmphotography #mediumformat

Anthology: DLCC II (color) Various locations around the David Lawrence Convention Center in Pittsburgh, PA, USA. Kodak E100, Yashica-Mat 124G. July 2026. #photography #anthrocon #pittsburgh #filmisnotdead #filmphotography #mediumformat #yashica

7 July

Anthology: DLCC A series of long exposure pinhole photos of the David Lawrence Convention Center in Pittsburgh, PA. Adox CHS 100 II, Zero Image 6x9, pinhole @ f/235. July 2026. #photography #Monochrome #pinhole #anthrocon #pittsburgh #filmisnotdead #filmphotography #mediumformat #adox #caffenol

22 June

"Odin's Wagon" View of the Western night sky near Ashe County, NC, USA. Ilford Delta 3200 @ EI 12500, Yashica-Mat 124G, 80mm w/ Wide Angle Adapter @ f/3.5, June 2026. #photography #astrophotography #Monochrome #believeinfilm #filmisnotdead

17 Apr

Happy Valley Filling Station, a bar and restaurant restaurant in Happy Valley, NC, USA. Rollei IR 400, Yashica-Mat 124G, 80mm @ f/22, April 2026. #photography #infrared #IR #Monochrome #believeinfilm #filmisnotdead https://elkwallow.net/archives/307?utm_source=bluesky&utm_medium=jetpack_social

17 Apr

The main house at historic Fort Defiance near Lenoir, NC, USA. Rollei IR 400, Yashica-Mat 124G, 80mm @ f/22, April 2026. #photography #infrared #IR #Monochrome #believeinfilm #filmisnotdead https://elkwallow.net/archives/298?utm_source=bluesky&utm_medium=jetpack_social

17 Apr

Historic Meytre Grist Mill near Valdese, NC, USA. Rollei IR 400, Yashica-Mat 124G, 80mm @ f/22, April 2026. #photography #nature #landscapephotography #infrared #IR #Monochrome #believeinfilm #filmisnotdead… https://elkwallow.net/archives/285?utm_source=bluesky&utm_medium=jetpack_social

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14 Apr

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29 Mar

"Ascent" Steps along the path to the summit of Black Balsam near Canton, NC, USA. ADOX CHS 100 II in Caff.-C-H (rs), V.länder Bessa II, C-H 105mm, Mar 2026. #photography #naturephotography #filmisnotdead #filmphotography #mediumformat #voigtlander #adox #caffenol

29 Mar

"Monolith" A weathered and dessicated tree stump guards the path to the summit of Black Balsam near Canton, NC, USA. ADOX CHS 100 II in Caff.-C-H (rs), V.länder Bessa II, C-H 105mm, Mar 2026. #photography #naturephotography #filmisnotdead #filmphotography #mediumformat #voigtlander #adox #caffenol

"Long Shadows" A tree stands sentinel at the entrance to the Blue Ridge Parkway near Linville, NC, USA. Rollei RPX 400, Yashica-Mat 124G, Yashinon 80mm, orange filter, February 2026. #photography #yashica #Monochrome #believeinfilm #filmisnotdead #filmphotography #mediumformat

"Meander" Stone steps at the head of a hiking trail near Pisgah Inn, Blue Ridge Parkway, NC, USA. Ilford Delta 400, Mamiya-6 KII, 75mm, yellow filter, February 2026. #photography #mamiya #ilfordfilm #ilfordphoto #Monochrome #believeinfilm #filmisnotdead #filmphotography #mediumformat

"Warming" A tree thaws in the Winter sunlight at Sliding Rock near Brevard, NC, USA. Ilford Delta 400, Mamiya-6 KII, 75mm, yellow filter, February 2026. #photography #mamiya #ilfordfilm #ilfordphoto #Monochrome #believeinfilm #filmisnotdead #filmphotography #mediumformat

"The Pool" Lifeguard shelter at Sliding Rock near Brevard, NC, USA. Ilford Delta 400, Mamiya-6 KII, 75mm, yellow filter, February 2026. #photography #mamiya #ilfordfilm #ilfordphoto #Monochrome #believeinfilm #filmisnotdead #filmphotography #mediumformat

I've been doing things over the Winter. Here's my current lineup of TLR cameras. (part 1/4)

Then the sleek and spry Yashica-mat 124G that I recently acquired from a delightful floof on the West Coast. Its photos are the equal in quality of the Mamiya, but in a smaller and lighter package.

And finally the "baby" Yashica 44LM which just arrived today, that's as cute and smol as a TLR can be.

I've been doing things over the Winter. Here's my current lineup of TLR cameras. (part 1/4)

First, the elder statesman Mamiya C220- with its changeable lenses and its brick-like demeanor- that I've had for a while.

7 Jan

It's large format bellows replacement time!

6 Jan

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.

10 Dec 2025

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

10 Dec 2025

For the curious: Ilford Delta 3200 @ ISO 1000, Mamiya C220, 80mm @ f/32, orange filter.

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

1 Oct 2025

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

8 Oct 2025

I was honestly not impressed. It definitely has that old-school cinematic look in terms of contrast and color balance, but the film is so difficult to process in a home lab that artifacts are almost guaranteed.

8 Oct 2025

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

8 Oct 2025

After replacing the bellows and some light seals, and generally checking focus and shutter speeds, I now feel confident enough in this critter to put a roll of color film through it soon.

12 Sept 2025

"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

12 Sept 2025

"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

12 Sept 2025

"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

31 Aug 2025

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

27 Aug 2025

"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