This was my first outdoor multi-pitch climb and boy I was in for a surprise. This was a great experience and weather was just what I love. Lots of fog and atmosphere, windy enough to clear the clouds in between, exhilarating multi-pitch climb, and one of the best sunsets with unparalleled vantage point. What more can one ask for.

Just how good is the Canon FD 35mm/f2.8 SSC TS lens? Short answer: Very Good.You can check out my review done a couple of years back here. This is now my go-to lens for a landscape trip along with Loxia 21mm and Canon EOS 90mm TS-E lens.

Another visit to the favorite part of UK, Wales. I had hiked this small national trust trail in the past and knew it presents some opportunities for black and white images. The final exposure was 7” with reciprocity for Fuji Neopan which I’m becoming fan of.

Large format is expensive. Large format is slow. Large format is unforgiving. However I've always loved the slow and meditative process. However when it works, it is pure magic. I've been a long time film user and recently started using film again. My last attempt (circa 2005) to do large format work was a mixed bag and ended on a sour note (no pun) as I tumbled down a cascade. And so did my camera and lens on a tripod which I tried to hold on to in panic. It took about 12 years to recover and start large format photography again. This is an attempt to write about the thought process, technical aspects and lessons re-learned during my second attempt.