Simon Riddell, 41, took up wet plate collodion in 2020 to help with his mental health
A photographer is scaling a mountain to take incredible Victorian style pictures using a rare process - invented nearly 200 years ago. .
Simon, who lives on the Isle of Skye, said: "Pre-Covid I was going through a real rough patch, it was a period of turmoil for me. But around the time of the first lockdown I got the material for the wet plate collodion through the post and it was something I could really immerse myself in. "I started an Instagram account for the pictures and people who had also been having a tough time would reach out to me and say they really connected with them."
Simon who suffers from PTSD, hopes the project will help raise awareness of mental health recovery and encourage people to get outside their comfort zone. He also aims to inspire people to reconnect with early photography in the age of social media. He is raising £10,000 to fund the film, covering the costs of purchasing chemicals, outdoor filming equipment, travelling and post-production. Simon said: "I have always loved the Cuillin, it's stunning and revered for its climbing.
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