Whispers of the Smoky Mountains: Tim Layton’s 8×20 Ultra Large Format film journey through the quiet beauty of the Great Smoky Mountains
For as long as I can remember, the Great Smoky Mountains have been a place of wonder, peace, and reflection for me. In these ancient mountains, where mist weaves through the trees and light dances across quiet streams, I find a sense of belonging that words can scarcely touch.
Whispers of the Smoky Mountains is a personal journey with an 8×20 ULF camera on black-and-white film. Using my creative framework, I handcraft platinum/palladium and kallitype prints from the negatives to honor the Smokies’ resilience, transformation, and connection.
This work is not about chasing trends or deadlines — it’s about honoring nature’s slow, patient rhythm and capturing fleeting moments of beauty that stir the soul.
Each image is a quiet conversation between the mountains and my heart — a memory carefully kept, a whisper preserved in light.
Thank you for joining me.
