The Black and White Photo Awards have revealed the winners of its 2025 competition, showcasing the enduring appeal and expressive depth of monochrome photography. [Read More]
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Leica has been at the forefront of innovation in the photography industry. From the first-ever 35mm rangefinder Leica launched a hundred years ago, to the launch of Leica M3 in 1954, Leica has been ruling hearts.
Lens filters are one of the most affordable yet also most versatile accessories you can stow in your lens bag. Some of them, like polarizers and UV filters, are practically ubiquitous in modern-day photography, used both to lend images a unique look as well as to protect your costly gear. [Read More]
In this era of ubiquitous high-resolution color screens, it seems hard to recall that photography established itself without color. The medium earned its position in the worlds of journalism, popular culture, and fine arts long before Kodak introduced color film.
One of the more divisive positions that I find in photographers is their rationale for, or dislike of, black and white photography. “I love color,” I hear often. “I’m all about the colors.
Shooting black and white goes more than just taking away the colors or shooting in your camera's monochrome mode. There's a lot of things to check and keep in mind before you can get a good black and white image, especially when you're shooting landscapes.
Been thinking about going monochrome for your next landscape photography project? If the mountains are your next destination, we have just the right series to inspire you. Zurich-based Andreas Urscheler takes us to the majestic curves and winter slopes of the Davos and Piz Kesch area in Switzerland through his beautiful minimalist snaps in black and white.