SUMMARY
Photographer Kyle McDougall returns to North Wales to continue his Slate City project at the Gorseddau Quarry and Ynysypandy Slate Mill. He uses a 4x5 large format camera with Ilford HP5 film, highlighting the unique aesthetic and deliberate process required for this type of photography. The video showcases the historical significance of the quarry, built in 1855, and McDougall's honest portrayal of the practical difficulties, such as equipment issues and changing light, encountered during field shooting.
TAKEAWAYS
Kyle McDougall shoots large format film at the abandoned Gorseddau Quarry in North Wales.
He uses a 4x5 camera loaded with Ilford HP5 film for his Slate City project.
The video details the logistical challenges and deliberate pace of large format photography.
The quarry, built in 1855, features historical elements like a massive retaining wall and blast shelters.