Archive for the ‘Blog Contributors’ Category

Viva Varun: In Koh Samui!

A gold statue of the Buddha

Answer to “Where am I?”: The island of Koh Samui Congratulations to everyone who answered correctly on the blog, Facebook and Twitter: Chua, Cece, Ernest, Nick, and Lee. If you haven’t visited, you must… and if you have, you will never forget! I am always on the road and luck plays a huge part in where I [...]

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Viva Varun: Where is He Now?

Viva Varun: Where is He Now?

Varun’s on the go, with his Leica D-Lux 5 in tow dropping out of the blue, with one photo and one clue Where in the world could he be – do you know? Answer on Facebook, Twitter or below. Tomorrow your misery will be put to rest. For today take your best guess.  Here is [...]

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f/Egor: A Derelict Memory Lane

Obfuscated View, English Bay © grEGORy Simpson

For many years, I’ve harbored a secret conviction that digital cameras delude us into believing we’re much better photographers than we really are. Snapping up-down and willy-nilly with a blithe disregard for focus, exposure, composition, context, pathos, ethos, irony or significance is a sure-fire way to take a lot of crappy photos. But digital cameras [...]

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Robert Callway: 35mm Summilux ASPH (vIV)

Memento; Leica M9, Leica 35mm Summilux ASPH vIV © Robert Callway

This is a guest post by Robert Callway, who has his own production company Nilsfilm, which produces corporate promos and documentaries. Also a cameraman and occasional photographer, Robert has shot a number of prime-time award winning C4/BBC documentaries including this year’s C4′s “Battlefront” (Digital Emmy) and BBC’s “Remembrance-A Sikh Story” (RTS Award).  35mm is regarded by the majority [...]

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Burn My Eye: An International Street Photography Collective

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“Burn My Eye” is an international collective aiming to show the extraordinary within the ordinary using candid photography. They use a fresh and new perspective when it comes to street photography, and are comprised of twelve members from all over the globe. Burn My Eye will be holding their first exhibition at the prestigious London [...]

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Between the [frame] Lines: California

Pensive © Matt Borkowski

Matt Borkowski is a Brooklyn, NY based photographer focused on minimalism and environmental portraiture. Matt is currently pursuing printed publication, exhibition, and commissioned opportunities. His extensive artistic background includes work in graphic and web design, fashion, and literature. I feel that as a photographer, I’m always seeking new things to capture and express in my own right. [...]

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Viva Varun: In Bavaria!

Hohenaschau Castle – Aschau im Chiemgau

Answer to “Where am I?” : Bavaria Congratulations to everyone who answered correctly on the blog, Facebook and Twitter: Jorge, Dominik, Karline, Christopher, and Ana. Bavaria is the largest state in Germany and is located in the South-East part of the country. Its capital is Munich – which celebrates beer in the annual Oktoberfest. This festival was [...]

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Viva Varun: Where is He Now?

Viva Varun: Where Is He Now?

Varun’s on the go, with his Leica D-Lux 5 & V-Lux 3 in tow dropping out of the blue, with one photo and one clue where in the world could he be – do you know? Answer on Facebook, Twitter or below. Tomorrow your misery will be put to rest. For today take your best [...]

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Gigi Stoll: Medical Journal, Kenya 2012

ISMS Operation Kids - Kenya 2012 © Gigi Stoll

Gigi Stoll, who we’ve previously featured in our Leica Portrait video series, is the official photographer for ISMS Operation Kids. This is the first entry in Gigi’s series about her work with ISMS. She shares some of her images from their recent trip and talks about the group’s work at the Sio Port Clinic in [...]

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Jonathan van Smit: Raw Hong Kong

© Jonathan van Smit

Jonathan van Smit is a self-taught photographer from New Zealand who has lived and photographed in Hong Kong since early 2008. His photographs are a stream of stark, grungy, snapshots mostly taken at night in Kowloon with wide-angle lenses. His work has been described as ” raw, sometimes shockingly so, but never sensationalist. It’s full [...]

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Claire Yaffa: Thoughts of Photographers for Philosophers and Dreamers, Chapter Four

© Claire Yaffa

Claire Yaffa took her first photograph 45 years ago when her son was 18 months old and it was the beginning of her journey, first as a mother, then as a photographer. She has worked extensively for The New York Times and Associated Press. Her photographs have appeared in countless influential publications and have been exhibited at [...]

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Viva Varun: In Perth!

A race is underway

Answer to “Where am I?”: Perth, Western Australia Congratulations to everyone who answered correctly on the blog, Facebook and Twitter: Jorge, Paul, Maxime, Michael, HTran, Robyn, Nacnud, Nelson, Gary, Ahmed, Huntae, Yusrina, Chad, Shalini, Rory, Anton, John, Gene and Craig.   The 82.5 metre tall Swan Bell Tower is one of Perth’s most recognisable landmarks. Opened in [...]

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Viva Varun: Where is He Now?

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Varun’s on the go, with his Leica V-Lux 3 in tow dropping out of the blue, with one photo and one clue where in the world could he be – do you know? Answer on Facebook, Twitter or below. Tomorrow your misery will be put to rest. For today take your best guess. Here is [...]

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Carl Merkin: Into The Shadows

© Carl Merkin

We create images with light … and shadows. In many of my images, like the ones above, shadows play a big role and they are an important part of my visual toolbox. Of course there are many situations without shadows and I also love shooting on overcast, foggy and rainy days with little or no [...]

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Viva Varun: In Chiang Mai!

A magnificent shrine near the oldest temple in the city

Answer to “Where am I?”: The City of Chiang Mai – Northern Thailand (the happy reclining Buddha at Wat Piyaram) Congratulations to everyone who answered correctly on the blog, Facebook and Twitter: Jared, Chuta, Michael, Kalpak, S. Rai, Silvia, Maryann and Jörg. Chiang Mai is the largest city and cultural capital of Northern Thailand. It is located [...]

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