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A Croatian Adventure Continues: Photographing Dubrovnik’s old city

Travel Keith James -
Dubrovnik, The Pearl of the Adriatic, lives up to its reputation as a spectacular destination and a feast for photographers. Remember to take a good zoom lens though.

The Art of Railway Photography: Capturing steam engines and a bit of trainspotting on the side

Leica Keith Walker -
Keith Walker, a passionate photographer of steam engines, reflects on trainspotting's history and evolution, emphasizing its charm, enduring allure, and his own journey through photography and heritage railways.

“Ralphisms”:  Pearls of Wisdom from renowned photographer Ralph Gibson

Photographers Richard Clompus -
Attending a portrait workshop with renowned photographer, Ralph Gibson, the author, Richard Clompus, receives a masterclass in the philosophy and practice of photography.

The Isle of Harris revisited, this time with a Leica Q3

Leica Andrew Tobin -
For Andy revisiting Harris for the third time was a charm. There's always more to explore even on a small island, and new tools to explore it with.

Discovering Split: A photographer’s paradise in Croatia

Travel Keith James -
Croatia, particularly Split, is a captivating destination for photography enthusiasts, offering picturesque sites, rich history, and opportunities for creative shots, especially when visited early to avoid crowds.

Where sky, Lincolnshire, and water meet

Travel Jon Cheffings -
This is my journey of remembrance and remembering back to visit my family and friends in England.

Introducing Edward Matthews: The photographer who went to war and found his destiny

Photographers Andrew Owen-Price -
After learning of the Russian invasion of Ukraine, in February 2022, the photographer, Edwards Matthews, took a decision that would shape his life forever. He went to war.

Palm Springs Public Art: The view through a camera lens

Travel Gary Schwartzwald -
Palm Springs, and its surroundings, are home to spectacular examples of public art, freely available for visitors to view or photograph.
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The exploration of M-lenses on a Panasonic Lumix S5IIx revealed both expected and surprising results. While some compromises exist, the S5IIx occasionally outperformed Leica's SL2-S, offering a compelling alternative.

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Being part of the Leica family for the long haul.

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