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Columbus Day in Chicago: Celebrating Italian Heritage

The article describes Columbus Day celebrations in Chicago, characterized by a vibrant parade with Italian flags, and numerous Ferraris.

Chicago Avenue with a Leica M246 Monochrom

James Rice discovered that Chicago Ave is a street that has many shades and contrasting images. It's a street in transition from traditional neighborhoods to the gloss of new gentrification. What often remains in the shadows is stubborn examples of poverty that never seem to go away.

After the Great Fire: Chicago’s architectural revolution

From the ashes of the Great Fire of Chicago grew the first and second schools of architecture which put Chicago on the map. The revolution continues here.

The Great Fire of Chicago: An architectural turning point

Chicago's history took a dramatic turn after the Great Fire by turning its growing affluence into an architectural heritage that distinguished it from other cities.

Chicago: Season by season, a change in the weather

They say that Chicago has only two seasons, cold and hot. But Jon makes the most of all four, including the short Springs and Auumns...

Going to Chicago, missing New Orleans, avoiding some hurricanes

It was intended to be a two-city visit to the USA, but hurricanes intervened and Chicago got the full Fagan treatment.....

New Orleans to Chicago with the Leica Q: A camera for all occasions

New Orleans to Chicago and just one camera to record the trip — the versatile Leica Q.....

Best of Macfilos Photography: Editorial picks 2025

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.

Searching for George in the Pacific Northwest

George, my great uncle, was buried in an unmarked grave in Kelowna, British Columbia. Following my father’s request, I travelled with my wife to Vancouver to find and mark his grave. The journey included exploring some of British Columbia's attractions, photography with Leica compact cameras, leading to a poignant conclusion.

Leica Monopan 50 Review: A new era of 35mm film

The author, a long-time film photographer, discusses his shift from 35mm film to digital, but finds promise in the new Leica Monopan 50 film, offering innovative color sensitivity and versatile processing.

Discovering the Real Cuba: Beyond the tourist sights

The Cuba of clichés is easy to see. The real Cuba takes more effort. But the joy it brings is profound and challenges the preconceived notions we might have. Open a window on the real Cuba with James Rice. And then travel there…

Leica Q3 Monochrom Long-term Review: Key features and upgrades

Jonathan Slack reviews the new Leica Q3 Monochrom and delves into the history of the successful Q range and previous monochrome cameras from Wetzlar. Read this definitive view of the Leica Q3 Monochrom
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