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LFI Lightbox 4.2026
LFI Lightbox 4.2026
June 17, 2026
1: Erik Pothast
Leica M11, Super-Elmar-M 21 f/3.4 Asph
Image 1: “My fiancée was sitting in this rusty buggy, and asked me with pure excitement in her eyes, “Are you ready for this?” I immediately took this shot and replied: “You bet I am!” Then we were speeding off across the desert near Hurghada. For a few moments all the troubles of the world were far away.” – Erik Pothast
Image 2: “In Harar, Ethiopia, I was drawn to the coexistence of these two differentbeings: the woman, absorbed in her daily work, and the cat, suddenly turning toward me. I let the atmosphere unfold without forcing anything, capturing the interplay of stillness and interruption, intimacy and distance.” – Andrea Torrei
Image 3: “I was struck by the surreal and dreamlike qualities of this landscape on the Salar de Uyuni in Bolivia. Below me were 10cm of water, above a cloud-covered sky, perfectly reflected on the surface of the salt flat. This couple appeared to be suspended in mid-air with no specific destination.” – Francesco Dolfi
Image 4: “This photo was takenat a 1940’s living history event in the UK. I’ve been documenting re-enactors as an expression of British eccentricity for over 15 years. Naomi was part of a group who were pausing for a tea and cake beneath the trees. The light created this tranquil moment of nostalgia.” – Russell Cobb
Image 5: “This picture was taken at an anti-ICE protest in front of the L.A. Metropolitan Detention Center. A demonstrator playinghis bagpipes wore arespirator, allowing himto keep going through clouds of tear gas. Over 40 peaceful protesters were arrested shortly after this photo was taken.” – Moon Mandel
Image 6: “At a large bazaar in the Old City of Peshawar, Pakistan, I passed by a garlic stall with three young men casually sitting together, drinking tea and chatting. It felt like a perfect scene. This was my third trip to Pakistan, and I was struck once more by the warmth of the people and everyday life here.” – Ping Chen
Image 7: “It was a cold but very sunny day at the Midland Railway Centre in Butterley, Derbyshire. A father of two lay on the ground, filming the train setting off, while his young children mimicked him, also lying down beside him. I found it very touching and it made the image more interesting.” – Dave Couldwell
Image 2: “In Harar, Ethiopia, I was drawn to the coexistence of these two differentbeings: the woman, absorbed in her daily work, and the cat, suddenly turning toward me. I let the atmosphere unfold without forcing anything, capturing the interplay of stillness and interruption, intimacy and distance.” – Andrea Torrei
Image 3: “I was struck by the surreal and dreamlike qualities of this landscape on the Salar de Uyuni in Bolivia. Below me were 10cm of water, above a cloud-covered sky, perfectly reflected on the surface of the salt flat. This couple appeared to be suspended in mid-air with no specific destination.” – Francesco Dolfi
Image 4: “This photo was takenat a 1940’s living history event in the UK. I’ve been documenting re-enactors as an expression of British eccentricity for over 15 years. Naomi was part of a group who were pausing for a tea and cake beneath the trees. The light created this tranquil moment of nostalgia.” – Russell Cobb
Image 5: “This picture was taken at an anti-ICE protest in front of the L.A. Metropolitan Detention Center. A demonstrator playinghis bagpipes wore arespirator, allowing himto keep going through clouds of tear gas. Over 40 peaceful protesters were arrested shortly after this photo was taken.” – Moon Mandel
Image 6: “At a large bazaar in the Old City of Peshawar, Pakistan, I passed by a garlic stall with three young men casually sitting together, drinking tea and chatting. It felt like a perfect scene. This was my third trip to Pakistan, and I was struck once more by the warmth of the people and everyday life here.” – Ping Chen
Image 7: “It was a cold but very sunny day at the Midland Railway Centre in Butterley, Derbyshire. A father of two lay on the ground, filming the train setting off, while his young children mimicked him, also lying down beside him. I found it very touching and it made the image more interesting.” – Dave Couldwell
1: Erik Pothast
Leica M11, Super-Elmar-M 21 f/3.4 Asph
2: Andrea Torrei
Leica Q with Summilux 28 f/1.7 Asph
3: Francesco Dolfi
Leica SL3, Vario-Elmarit-SL 28–70 f/2.8 Asph
4: Russell Cobb
Leica SL2-S, Summicron-M 50f/2 Asph
5: Moon Mandel
Leica Q3 with Summilux 28 f/1.7 Asph
6: Ping Chen
Leica SL3, Apo-Summicron-SL 35 f/2 Asph
7: Dave Couldwell
Leica SL2-S, Vario-Elmarit-SL 24–90 f/2.8–4 Asph