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Chicago Avenue with a Leica M246 Monochrom

Street James Rice -
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.

And now for something completely different

Ricoh Andrew Tobin -
With time on your hands in a familiar place, you can experiment with photographic overlays to create something completely different.

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.

Falling in Love Again: Was Medium Format the right choice for me, and can it be the right choice for you?

Fujifilm Erwin Hartenberg -
Erwin falls in love easily with camera gear. He took up Medium Format and loved the gear, but has now moved on...

Leica Q3 43: Narrower field of view is a boon for some street photographers

Leica Bill Royce -
Leica's Q3 43 offers a new tool for street photographers. The narrower 43mm optic is a welcome change for those of us who like the Q-series but prefer a little more distance from the subject…

Want to know who’s cocooning? Check out Slow Street.

Street Jon Cheffings -
In our need to escape from our daily lives, cocooning provides a place where we can relax, think and be safe.

Street Photography: Diptychs — three for the price of two

Street Keith James -
Historically, a diptych was a hinged, two-panel artwork. In modern usage, it can be a related pair of paintings or, even more relevant to us, street photographs.

Street Photography: Two for the price of one

Street Keith James -
Capturing images of people going about their daily lives is the bread and butter of street photography. The author argues that photographs of two people are much more informative than shots of individuals.
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