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January 14, 2025

Around 65 000 photographers present over 1 million images in the LFI Gallery. In this issue: a walking meditation, the world from a child’s perspective, and impressions of La Semana Santa in Málaga, Spain.
Image 1: “The practise known as Earthing is very popular in South Korea. Direct contact between earth and skin is said to relieve stress and induce a meditative state. This image was taken at Dadaepo Beach. Every time I go there, incredible sunsets and reflecting water calm my feelings and createa great backdrop.” – Ji-hoon Kim

Image 2: “Last year I organised an exhibition to collect donations for children in need. This image received the highest bid. It depicts a woman at prayer inthe beautiful Sultan Qaboos Great Mosque in Muscat, Oman. A light beam illuminates the impressive architecture, giving the photograph a sacred feel.” – Carlo Bertacca

Image 3: “I photographed this symbolic scene in Osaka, Japan. When I imaginethe world beyond the window, I’m filled with a child-like sense of adventure and curiosity. I want to explore the countless stories this horizon promises. Through the eyes of a child, the world outside the window is a wondrous place that needsto be explored.” – Hyeong Seon Ryu

Image 4: “During a Leica Academy workshop with photographer Jesse Marlow, we were invited to try our hand at street photography and discover our own style. The image poses a question about location. The answer may surprise: it’s the car park in Cabramatta, Sydney, near a Vietnamese community.” – Garry Gordon

Image 5: “The Abrahamic Family House is an intercultural complex in Abu Dhabi. It unites church, mosque and synagogue in unique architecture. A security guard stood at the building entrance. The lighting and atmosphere were so serene that I felt the need to capture the moment.”  – Sun Xuhui

Image 6: “As singer of the band La Poem, I’m lucky to travel to many countries. During my first trip to the United States, I had some time before a fan meetup, so I took my camera onto the streets of Los Angeles where I discovered this church. I loved the bright colours of the walls, sky and wheel rims of the oldtimer.” – You Chae Hoon

Image 7: “I took this picture during Semana Santa in Málaga, Spain. The image shows the throne bearers during the procession. The thrones are massive and require many people to carry them. I wanted to capture the unity of the participants and their dedication to the ceremonial process.” –  Artem Kanaki

Image 8: “This picture was taken in Beijing’s business district. Itis meant to provoke thought about the relationship between people and their urban environments. The diagonals symbolise instability, while the edge of the roof is the end of the world. I see this image as a warning.” – Chris Yan

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Starting in the mid fifties and equipped with a Leica, Robert Frank began to create one of the most important books of 20th century photography – see a tribute to ‘The Americans’ in the current issue. In addition, Omar Al-Jiwari introduces you to Senegalese street life and Rena Effendi takes you to a Moroccan rose festival. Also in the magazine: Socialist architecture staged by Anush Babajanyan and Norman fishermen by Ciro Battiloro.  More

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