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Myanmar and its people.

Steve McCurry explores the city of Mandalay with the Leica SL3.

Steve McCurry renowned for his evocative and touching images, particularly those capturing the human condition. His photographs often tell powerful stories of resilience, struggle, and beauty in the face of adversity. The work of Steve McCurry spans over five decades and covers diverse regions, including South Asia, the Middle East, and Africa. In 2023 Steve visited Myanmar (formerly know as Burma) with the Leica SL3 in his hands, to do what he is best known for: Creating photographs that are not just images; but windows into a different culture and individual lives.

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Myanmar, especially the city of Mandalay, has left an indelible mark on Steve McCurry's heart. A city where ancient history blends with the vibrant life of the present. Golden pagodas towering into the sky and Buddhist monasteries that radiate an aura of peace and spirituality.

For Steve McCurry, Mandalay is almost like a second home among all his travel destinations. The friendliness and hospitality of the people of Mandalay evokes a deep connection and respect for everyone he has come across. Using the Leica SL3 and Leica SL-Lenses, Steve has captured faces that tell stories of lives lived. His appreciative and respectful way of approaching people with his camera helps him capture images that bridge different cultures, break down language barriers and celebrate the beauty of humanity.

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children at school
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Steve Mc Curry with SL3 in hands together with children

"Faces, hands, clothes, architectural details everything takes on a new life thanks to the unique color rendering and depth the camera, together with the incredible Leica lenses, gives me."

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Steve Mc Curry with the Leica SL3

"The Leica SL3 allows me to capture every detail of a scene with an image quality that only Leica has."

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Leica SL3

"Despite its solid and robust build, it's lighter and more compact than the SL2, making it the ideal companion for my travels and explorations."

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Leica SL3 with Display

"With the SL3, I can compose the perfect shot from any angle, even from the ground or above."

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Steve Mc Curry with the Leica SL3

Steve McCurry has been one of the most iconic figures in contemporary photography for more than five decades. McCurry has been recognized with some of the most prestigious awards in the industry, including the Robert Capa Gold Medal. Most recently, the Royal Photographic Society in London awarded McCurry the Centenary Medal for Lifetime Achievement and in 2019, McCurry was inducted into the International Photography Hall of Fame.

Learn more about Steve McCurry and recent projects on his official website

https://www.stevemccurry.com/

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leica sl3

The Leica SL3

Mirrorless full-frame system camera featuring a 60 megapixel triple resolution sensor with image stabilisation, extraordinary user experience, L-Mount bayonet and IP54 protection.