Leica Fotografie International

In this issue, discover the icy regions of the world through the lens of Ragnar Axelsson. Also: Federico Borella portrays youth and subculture among the Koryo-Saram in Uzbekistan; Anja Niemi undertakes a metaphorical exploration of nature in black and white; Thomas Victor shows how climate change is fuelling conflicts in Kenya; and previously unpublished colour photographs from the former GDR, East Germany, by Thomas Hoepker. 

In the technical section of this issue, we introduce the new Noctilux-M 35 f/1.2 Asph, present a hands-on review of accessories for nature photographers and videographers, and visit the new Leica photo lab in Wetzlar.

Piteraq storms are among the most extreme weather events in the Arctic: they are sudden, hurricane-like katabatic winds accompanied by freezing temperatures and a near-total loss of visibility.