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Crossing the Tibetan Plateau in 1933: The story of an enchanting journey back to India

In 1977, Chris was privileged to hear at first hand a story of the 1933 Everest expedition which came nine years after the ill-fated Mallory and Irvine attempt. Sir Hugh Bousted, the storyteller, was a remarkable man in so many different ways...

India: Assam, Bihu and the world’s largest river island

Assam is the gateway to many of the north-eastern states of India. On our way to one of them, our drive from the airport in Guwahati to the first night-stop took a little over six hours, which includes stopping along the way to stretch our legs but also because it was a Thursday.

In India’s North-East with the Leica X Vario: Teer for a 20-rupee loss

An excursion to India's north-east with the Leica X Vario - and an encounter with a novel sport, Teer

Passage to India Mark II: Fifteen years on, many changes

Late in October I took a journey through southern India. This was my second appearance in the country which I had previously visited in 2000 when I went to the north and Mumbai. I still remember it vividly: Very friendly people. Lots of colour. Hot, dusty. Grinding poverty. Children playing cricket everywhere. Beggars. Sad sights. Amazing sights. Photo opportunities everywhere but back then I made a point of always trying to respect the dignity of unfortunate people and it is a policy I followed on the recent trip.

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…

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.

24 Hours of Le Mans Classic with Leica: A photographer’s dream weekend

For motor racing fans, Le Mans is at the top of the list, including the Monaco Grand Prix and the Indianapolis 500. But for fans of historic Le Mans race cars, there's the Le Mans Classic. These are the images and memories from that event

How discovering a Leica M9 created a fresh enthusiasm for photography

For Keith Walker a Kodak Box Brownie may have been the first step, but discovering a Leica M9 transformed his photographic experience and the start of a relationship with Leica.

Two Leica digital cameras with legacies that defied initial criticism

Not every camera in history succeeds, but some deserve to succeed despite being under appreciated with a reputation that often and unfairly damns them to be forgotten.

Leica Camera announces winners of the sixth annual Leica Women Foto Project Award 

8th of March 2025 Leica will be paying homage to International Women’s Day, and announcing the winners of its sixth annual Leica Women Foto Project Award under the theme of "Unity Through Diversity."

75 Years On: Where in the world is George Orwell buried?

George Orwell died seventy-five years ago, in January 1950. But his grave lies in a most unusual place...

Street Photography: Leica meets Fibonacci and the golden ratio

In the fourth article of his series on street photography, Keith has a close look at a mathematical strategy for creating balanced compositions. What does a formula described by a 13th century Italian mathematician have to do with taking pictures?
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