In this issue

Leica Oskar Barnack Award: Winners and Shortlist 2024. Insight into the LOBA 2024: twelve series including the winners, Davide Monteleone and Maria Guţu. A gripping reflection of the state of the world

Bas de Graaf: Blinded by the Sun. The further the Dutch photographer dives into the culture and uniqueness of the Japanese people, the more puzzling he finds the country. A kaleidoscope of impressions

Emanuele Scorcelletti: Elegia Fantastica. Equipped with a Leica Monochrom, the Luxembourg photographer captured magic moments in the Marche region of Italy, which has played an significant role in defining him

Mathieu Bitton: Paris Blues. A captivating photo journey through the City of Love, where music, nostalgia and portraits of cultural icons merge into a unique visual symphony

Herlinde Koelbl: Leica Hall of Fame Award 2024. A multi-faceted body of work: we present a selection out of the oeuvre by the German photographer, who is the recipient of this year’s Leica Hall of Fame Award

F/STOP: Leica “M Edition 70” / Leica M Monochrom / M Prototypes