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LFI Lightbox 7.2023
LFI Lightbox 7.2023
October 16, 2023
1: © Bong Goo Kang – Leica M10 Monochrom with Summilux-M 28 f/1.4 Asph
Image 1: “I heard of an interesting building in an Ecological Park in South Korea, so I decided to go. I wanted to take a picture that distinguished itself from any others. I found a less visited spot and photographed from an unusual perspective; looking straight up. An aeroplane passed by overhead in that precise moment.” – Bong Goo Kang
Image 2: “I took this picture in Mexico City, when I came across a group of nuns on the street. As I raised my camera one of them looked right into my eyes, and I pressed the release button. Though it was over in the blink of an eye, it felt like an exchange of consciousness and curiosity between the subject and myself.” – Patrick Stevens
Image 3: “My photography has been focussing on fashion in Indian communities. This image, taken in Puducherry, belongs to my series titled Our India. I wanted to convey authenticity, as well as a touch of surrealism – like a ‘true dream‘, inspired by fashion, film and documentation.” – Steve Ney
Image 4: “This set, located on a busy Shanghai shopping street, gives tourists the opportunity to get dressed up as gangsters and take a picture. The place used to be quite popular, but the business is suffering under the same economic conditions as the rest of the city. I captured a moment when the owners were immersed in their own worlds.” – Dong Ye
Image 5: “This picture was taken outside a resort in Busan, South Korea. I was impressed by the symmetry of the buildings and the reflection in the water. I waited a long time for the perfect moment to unfold. Finally, two men moving boxes entered my frame and they were able to complete my planned composition!” – Seung Hwan Shin
Image 6: “The Hacker bridge in Munich is a popular place to get together, and perfectly reflects the rigid thinking of German engineering. What fascinates me about this image is the juxtaposition between the laid-back teens and the severe construction of the bridge. Their averted gaze is a metaphoric rejection of this rigidity.” – Chan Park
Image 7: “A group of boys was enjoying ice cream at a temple in Nepal, with a breathtaking view of the Kathmandu Valley. They were approached by a curious monkey, with whom they promptly shared their treat. This rare moment of sharing that I got to witness made it an especially memorable day for me.” – Jonathan Jasberg
Image 8: “Soho is one of my favourite areas in London to do street photography. The atmosphere and unique characters, exert a magical attraction on me. It was during the winter of 2021 that I was crossing the road in just the right moment, and was able to capture this scene just before the woman disappeared...” – Sam Benari
Image 2: “I took this picture in Mexico City, when I came across a group of nuns on the street. As I raised my camera one of them looked right into my eyes, and I pressed the release button. Though it was over in the blink of an eye, it felt like an exchange of consciousness and curiosity between the subject and myself.” – Patrick Stevens
Image 3: “My photography has been focussing on fashion in Indian communities. This image, taken in Puducherry, belongs to my series titled Our India. I wanted to convey authenticity, as well as a touch of surrealism – like a ‘true dream‘, inspired by fashion, film and documentation.” – Steve Ney
Image 4: “This set, located on a busy Shanghai shopping street, gives tourists the opportunity to get dressed up as gangsters and take a picture. The place used to be quite popular, but the business is suffering under the same economic conditions as the rest of the city. I captured a moment when the owners were immersed in their own worlds.” – Dong Ye
Image 5: “This picture was taken outside a resort in Busan, South Korea. I was impressed by the symmetry of the buildings and the reflection in the water. I waited a long time for the perfect moment to unfold. Finally, two men moving boxes entered my frame and they were able to complete my planned composition!” – Seung Hwan Shin
Image 6: “The Hacker bridge in Munich is a popular place to get together, and perfectly reflects the rigid thinking of German engineering. What fascinates me about this image is the juxtaposition between the laid-back teens and the severe construction of the bridge. Their averted gaze is a metaphoric rejection of this rigidity.” – Chan Park
Image 7: “A group of boys was enjoying ice cream at a temple in Nepal, with a breathtaking view of the Kathmandu Valley. They were approached by a curious monkey, with whom they promptly shared their treat. This rare moment of sharing that I got to witness made it an especially memorable day for me.” – Jonathan Jasberg
Image 8: “Soho is one of my favourite areas in London to do street photography. The atmosphere and unique characters, exert a magical attraction on me. It was during the winter of 2021 that I was crossing the road in just the right moment, and was able to capture this scene just before the woman disappeared...” – Sam Benari
LFI 7.2023+-
This Lightbox is taken from LFI Magazine 7.2023. In this issue: Let Florian Kolmer take you through Berlin’s scene of long-established bars; follow Devin Yalkin into the world of New York’s illegal boxing clubs, and immerse yourself in Alisa Martynova’s dreamlike portfolio. Also featured: William Daniels’ reportage on the individual and societal effects of statelessness, and an overview of the remarkable life’s work of Leica photographer David Hurn. More
1: © Bong Goo Kang – Leica M10 Monochrom with Summilux-M 28 f/1.4 Asph
2: © Patrick Stevens – Leica Q2 Monochrom, Summilux 28 f/1.7 Asph
3: © Steve Ney – Leica SL2 with Vario-Elmarit- SL 24-70 f/2.8 Asph
4: © Dong Ye – Leica M10-R with Summilux-M 35 f/1.4 Asph
5: © Seung Hwan Shin – Leica M10-R with Summilux-M 28 f/1.4 Asph
6: © Chan Park – Leica M10 with Summilux-M 50 f/1.4 Asph
7: © Jonathan Jasberg – Leica Q2, Summilux 28 f/1.7 Asph
8: © Sam Benari – Leica Q2, Summilux 28 f/1.7 Asph