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31/10/2025

[LFI+] Matthew Hayes is fascinated by the particular energy of Billings, the 'Magic City' in the Rocky Mountains, USA. He captures the mood of the area in impressive black and white images. Find out more in our newest .

The photographer is fascinated by the particular energy of Billings, the Magic City in the Rocky Mountains, USA. He captures the mood of the city in impressive black and white images.

30/10/2025

Our newest PICTURE OF THE WEEK is called 'Waiting at the Door', taken by user Aurelien Longo!

27/10/2025

Chance encounters, fleeting moments: the American metropolis from the perspective of German photographer Mario Schneider. Find a new BOOK TIP in our latest .

Chance encounters, fleeting moments: the American metropolis from the perspective of German photographer Mario Schneider

24/10/2025

[LFI+] For his 'Kitesurfing' project, Federico Rios Escobar manages to create a symbiotic connection between high waves, the mainland, air and people. In doing so, he reveals the special meaning that the sport has in Colombia, and in particular for the indigenous Wayuu people. Find out more in our newest .

For his Kitesurfing project, the photographer manages to create a symbiotic connection between high waves, the mainland, air and people. In doing so, he reveals the special meaning that kitesurfing has in Colombia, and in particular for the indigenous Wayuu people.

23/10/2025

Our newest PICTURE OF THE WEEK is called 'Deep in the Mountains', taken by user Zhencheng Zhang!

22/10/2025

[LFI+] In his 'Street photography in Québec City' series, Éric Côté’s hometown becomes a stage for invisible stories and silent dialogue. Find out more in our newest .

In his Street photography in Québec City series, the photographer’s home town becomes a stage for invisible stories and silent dialogue.

22/10/2025

Our newest PICTURE OF THE WEEK is called 'Jumper', taken by user Roland Ling!

22/10/2025

65 000 photographers present over one million pictures in the . In the newest issue of our Lightbox: two fish markets, one pigeon park and a giraffe. Find the whole set of pictures in our newest .

65 000 photographers present over one million pictures in the LFI Gallery. In this issue: two fish markets, one pigeon park and a giraffe.

22/10/2025

In his series, 'The forgotten miners of Mount Ijen', Lieven Engelen considers the impact of the tourism industry on sulphur mining in Indonesia. Find out more in our newest .

In his series, The forgotten miners of Mount Ijen, the photographer considers the impact of the tourism industry on sulphur mining in Indonesia.

08/10/2025

Êzîdxan. Belief, tradition, threat: a photographic look at the Yazidi faith – the result of a long-term project extending over twelve years.

Belief, tradition, threat: a photographic look at the Yazidi faith – the result of a long-term project extending over twelve years.

30/09/2025

To outsiders, much of rural life in the north-western United States may seem strange. After all, there is often a world of difference between the romanticised idea of the Wild West and the reality of people’s lives. Find out the story behind the cover photo (taken by Matthew Hayes ) of our latest issue 7.2025 in our newest .

To outsiders, much of rural life in the north-western United States may seem strange. After all, there is often a world of difference between the romanticised idea of the Wild West and the reality of people’s lives.

29/09/2025

LFI 7.2025 is out now! The issue includes:

Moisés Levy : Shadows and Shapes. Strong contrasts and unusual perspectives define the pictures by the Mexican photographer, whose favourite thing is to wander on the beach 

Hüsamettin Bahçe : Hewraman. In a region along the border between Iraq and Iran, the Kurdish photographer took an in-depth look into the relationship between the people and the landscape 

Matthew Hayes : Lost on Route 93. With dense, atmospheric shots, the photographer offers insight into the rural north-west of the USA, not far from Highway 93 

Elena Chernyshova .chernyshova.photography: Between Appearance and Reality. With her Tour to Kimocracy series, the Russian-French documentary photographer explores moments in front of and behind the scenes in North Korea 

The Family of Migrants: LFI Special. Inspired by the legendary The Family of Man exhibition of 1955, the Fenix in Rotterdam spotlights one of the most pressing issues of our time 

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