Andy Tobin's most recent book, “Glas”, was developed over 17 years. It features stunning black-and-white images accompanied by poetry from Rody Gorman, capturing the island's essence. Another book, “Skye at Night,” highlights local life and work, with proceeds aiding the Skye Mountain Rescue Team.
Florence, like other major "TikTok" destinations, suffocates with overtourism. Andrew Tobin with the innovative Ricoh GRIIIx HDF captures the madness using the technique of compositing.
The making of Glas has taken seventeen years of painstaking work by Andrew Tobin to deliver his homage to the Isle of Skye. It was well worth the wait.
The making of Glas has taken seventeen years of painstaking work by Andrew Tobin to deliver his homage to the Isle of Skye. It was well worth the wait.
For some photographers tripods are an afterthought. But for photographers like Andrew Tobin if you work in low light, and inclement weather conditions, they can be the difference between a blur and an award-winning shot.
Here are the Macfilos most-read articles of 2025 - the posts that garnered the most views from our worldwide readership. It's no surprise that articles covering Leica and reviews of gear, new and old, feature prominently.
Each year, the editorial team view thousands of images, featured in the hundreds of articles submitted by our contributors. Amongst the many superb pictures we see, a handful invariably stand out. So, here are the favourite photos selected by each member of the Macfilos team.
Macfilos has had a successful year, publishing a record number of articles and achieving significant page view growth thanks to our readers. The team explored diverse equipment and travel experiences while preparing for 2026.
The Ricoh GR series, renowned for its portability and image quality, remains the top choice for street photographers, blending discreet design with high-performance features essential for candid photography.