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On the Front Cover: Broadview’s Stand #3
A federal agent points a weapon as a few armed Federal agents come to remove the posters put up on the front of the security fencing surrounding the front entrance of the ICE detention facility on Beach Street in Broadview, IL, USA. Since early September, protesters have returned to this facility to attempt to block operations tied to enforcement sweeps.
Alexandra Buxbaum © All rights reserved.
See the article on page 08
On the Back Cover: Norilsk
Holger Hoffmann © All rights reserved.
See the article on page 36
Lens Magazine ♛ December Edition #134. 2025 Final Edition. The GOOD, BAD and Ugly
The latest magazine of 2025 paints a bleak picture of the world we live in. Governments that control citizens and pass laws that violate basic human rights, pollution and piles of garbage covering our beautiful world, and a growing gap between the rich and the people who try to live in peace and basic dignity.
Alexandra Buxbaum exhibits her latest coverage of the Broadview’s Stand- The facility drew weekly protests against the Operation Midway Blitz, a federal crackdown on undocumented immigrants in Chicago that quickly expanded across Illinois and into Lake County, Indiana.
Holger Hoffmann is presenting two outstanding projects: Waste Mismanagement – Dystopia or Reality? and Norilsk: Stopover in Russia’s Most Polluted City. Both series criticize heavy air pollution and disrespect for nature and the Earth. James T. Gunderson exhibits his unique project, Fire and Fog, which covers the aftermath of the 2025 Palisades Fires. Josef Buergi features The Raw Spectacle Ranch Rodeo in the USA. Lilyan Aloma exhibits her beautiful black-and-white project “Commuting,” which explores her regular travel on the Long Island Railroad, fulfilling her role as caregiver while her mother descends into dementia. She found herself traveling regularly on the Long Island Railroad, fulfilling her role as caregiver.
Steff Gruber is presenting two fantastic projects: The Narikuravar people of Tamil Nadu (2024) and the Railway Community (2022), both of which shed light on the sad situation of low-income societies.
JM Simpson presents his series, The Humanity of the Moment, which focuses on homeless individuals and their unfortunate circumstances. And Zellen J Chill features a fantastic artistic documentary project, “Bordelle & Zellen” of prison cells.
Enjoy!
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Black & White PhotographyCultural PhotographyDocumentary PhotographyPhotographersStreet Photography
Steff Gruber | Railway Community (2022)
Steff Gruber | Railway Community (2022) Over 300 families live in Phnom Penh’s “Kilometer 6” commune, which is located alongside railway tracks that stretch from the districts of Tuol Kork …
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Documentary PhotographyPhotographersUncategorized
Holger Hoffmann | Norilsk. Russia’s Most Polluted City
Holger HoffmannNorilsk: Stopover in Russia’s Most Polluted City We have just landed in Norilsk. It is 8 a.m., and the first rays of sunshine are already hitting the snow-covered runway. …
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Black & White PhotographyDocumentary PhotographyFine Art PhotographyPhotographersThe Wild Side
JAMES T GUNDERSON | FIRE AND FOG
JAMES T GUNDERSON | FIRE AND FOGThe aftermath of the 2025 Palisades Fires On January 1st, 2025, New Year’s fireworks started a small blaze along the Temescal Canyon Trail near …
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Documentary PhotographyMost Influential PhotographersPhotographers
Jürgen Chill – “Bordelle & Zellen”
“Bordelle & Zellen” By Jürgen Chill With the photography series “bordelle & zellen” (“bordellos & cells”), the photographer Jürgen Chill penetrates milieus that are not accessible to everyone but radiate …
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Cultural PhotographyDocumentary PhotographyPhotographersThe Wild Side
Josef Buergi | The Raw Spectacle Ranch Rodeo in the USA
Josef Buergi | The Raw Spectacle Ranch Rodeo in the USA “At the heart of every ranch rodeo is the unbreakable bond between cowboy and horse. These aren’t just animals; …
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Black & White PhotographyFine Art PhotographyPhotographersStreet PhotographyUrban Photography
LILYAN ALOMA | Commuting
LILYAN ALOMA | COMMUTING “My life stretches out in front and trails behind me like railroad tracks. I am the train, its passenger, and the engineer. The way I have …
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Cultural PhotographyDocumentary PhotographyPhotographersPortrait Photography
Steff Gruber | The Narikuravar people of Tamil Nadu
Steff Gruber | The Narikuravar people of Tamil Nadu Outside the small town of Mahabalipuram in India’s southernmost state of Tamil Nadu, the settlement of Poonjeri is home to around …
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Black & White PhotographyCultural PhotographyDocumentary PhotographyPhotographersStreet Photography
JM SIMPSON I The Humanity of the Moment
JM SIMPSON l The Humanity of the Moment “Documentary photography is the art of telling a story through images.It involves creating a connection between the photograph’s subject and the viewer; …
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Cultural PhotographyDocumentary PhotographyPhotographersStreet Photography
Holger Hoffmann | Waste Mismanagement
Holger Hoffmann | Waste Mismanagement– Dystopia or Reality? Recent studies indicate that the world currently produces over two billion tons of solid waste annually, a figure projected to rise significantly …
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Cultural PhotographyDocumentary PhotographyPhotographersStreet Photography
Alexandra Buxbaum | Broadview’s Stand
On September 9, 2025, President Trump launched Operation Midway Blitz, a federal crackdown on undocumented immigrants in Chicago that quickly expanded across Illinois and into Lake County, Indiana. Led by …
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Cultural PhotographyDocumentary PhotographyInterviews with PhotographersMost Influential PhotographersPhotographersPortrait Photography
Roshi Aba | An Exclusive Interview | Through Their Eyes
An Exclusive Interview WithROSHI ABABritish-Iranian, London-based Multi Award-Winning photographer By Ariel SU Through Their EyesA Journey Through People and Cultures Featured Projects:. Eagle Hunter Family. Mongolia Nomadic Life. Inside the …
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Cultural PhotographyDocumentary PhotographyPhotographers
MICK STETSON | THE UYGHURS: BEIJNG’S RESTIVE NEIGHBOR
MICK STETSON THE UYGHURS: BEIJNG’S RESTIVE NEIGHBOR “Ethnic groups like the Uyghurs express a cultural worldview that does not neatly fit into the free-market capitalism paradigm that China has adopted. …
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Cultural PhotographyDocumentary PhotographyPhotographers
Schwingen: The Swiss National Sport | Josef Buergi
Schwingen: The Swiss National SportBy Josef Buergi “Legend has it that the sport originated in the Alpine region, where shepherds would compete to showcase their physical strength and agility.”-Josef Buergi …
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Cultural PhotographyMark Edward HarrisMost Influential PhotographersPhotographersPortrait Photography
Tales from Hidden Japan | Mark Edward Harris
Tales from Hidden JapanBy Mark Edward Harris Japan, a country roughly the size of California, offers a seemingly endless variety of photographic and adventure opportunities. While first-time travelers tend to …
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Interviews with PhotographersMark Edward HarrisMost Influential PhotographersPhotographers
Film Stars of North Korea | An Exclusive Interview with Nicholas Bonner
An Exclusive Interview with Nicholas BonnerPhotographs by Kim Gwang SongInterview by Mark Edward Harris Nicholas Bonner, owner of Koryo Tours & Studio, has been running tours and cultural exchanges with …
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Cultural PhotographyFine Art PhotographyInterviews with PhotographersMost Influential PhotographersPortrait Photography
Biljana Jurukovski | An Exclusive Interview
Journey to the Past: A Glimpse into the Forgotten Kuba Kingdom of DR Congo An Exclusive Interview With Biljana Jurukovski BY ARIEL SU WITHIN THE FOUR CORNERS OF A PHOTOGRAPH, …
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Black & White PhotographyCultural PhotographyDocumentary PhotographyFine Art PhotographyInterviews with PhotographersMost Influential PhotographersPhotographersPortrait Photography
Angelika Kollin | An Exclusive Interview
An Exclusive Interview WithAngelika KollinBy Ariel SU3 Projects:You Are My Mother/FatherEveryday SaintsHold me till I go “Photography is a conduit that allows me to reveal the divine presence surrounding us, …
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Nature PhotographyPhotographersThe Wild SideWildlife & Landscape Photography
Ronen Golan | The love for nature’s beauty
The love for nature’s beautyby Ronen Golan “I keep returning to the Alps, the Himalayas, the Pyrenees, and the greater Caucasus to hike and climb.Through photography, I share the beauty …
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Black & White PhotographyNature PhotographyPhotographersSeascapes PhotographyWater & Underwater PhotographyWildlife & Landscape Photography
Geoffrey Ansel Agrons | Hazardous Shorelines
Hazardous Shorelinesby Geoffrey Ansel Agrons “As a photographer preoccupied with transition and loss, I am drawn to the evolving land-water interface of this new era. This project explores coastal enclaves …
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RodeoBy Jenny Bateman “I have always had a passion for shooting sports, and I admire athletes’ efforts and sacrifices to follow their dreams. These particular athletes not only work on …
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Cultural PhotographyDocumentary PhotographyPhotographersThe Wild SideWildlife & Landscape Photography
Holger Hoffmann | Stormy Nights in the Yaranga
Stormy Nights in the YarangaBy Holger Hoffmann In the winter, the days are short in Chukotka, and stormy winds sweep across the wide tundra in the far east of Siberia. …
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Black & White PhotographyCultural PhotographyDocumentary PhotographyPhotographers
Hila Ness | Romanian Gypsy Town
Romanian Gypsy TownBy Hila Ness “I photograph what I see through the lens, don’t judge or stage situations, and don’t change reality to fit specific agendas.” In this article, I …
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Fine Art PhotographyNature PhotographyPhotographersSeascapes PhotographyWildlife & Landscape Photography
Pygmalion Karatzas | Salt Pans | Mount Athos
Pygmalion Karatzas 2 Series: Salt Pans | Mount Athos Salt Pans The Messolonghi-Aitoliko lagoon complex is located in the north part of the Gulf of Patras on the central west …
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Fine Art PhotographyInterviews with PhotographersMost Influential PhotographersNature PhotographyPhotographersSeascapes PhotographyWildlife & Landscape Photography
DANIEL KORDAN | An Exclusive Interview
An Exclusive Interview WithDANIEL KORDANBY ARIEL SU Daniel Kordan is one of the most influential adventure and landscape photographers worldwide.Daniel is an International award-winning photographer with significant clients such as …
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Nature PhotographyPhotographersSeascapes PhotographyWildlife & Landscape Photography
ERIN TOWNS | Arctic Meltwater Unveiled: Nature’s Liquid Legacy
Arctic Meltwater Unveiled: Nature’s Liquid Legacy By Erin Towns Venturing into the realm of polar research photography transported me to a world of awe-inspiring beauty contrasted by the relentless forces …
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Cultural PhotographyDocumentary PhotographyPhotographers
ARTEM KHAZOV | Fascinating Journey: Exploring India and Nepal
Fascinating Journey: Exploring India and Nepal “Nepal and India can be discovered from various perspectives. This time, I aimed to observe how residents in large cities live.” I started practicing …
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Fine Art PhotographyNature PhotographyPhotographersWildlife & Landscape Photography
LOUIS IRUELA | WOODLANDS OF MADRID
WOODLANDS OF MADRID By Louis Iruela “My creative process is very chaotic. It’s hard to meet rainy conditions in Spain for days at a time, so when I am blessed …
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Black & White PhotographyMusic PhotographyPhotographersWildlife & Landscape Photography
Jason Little | PLACES
PLACESBy Jason Little “My goal is to create images that transcend the ordinary and reveal the extraordinary.Each image tells a story of raw emotion and untamed beauty, inviting contemplation and …
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Nature PhotographyPhotographersWildlife & Landscape Photography
Matteo Redaelli | PASSION FOR NATURE
Matteo RedaelliPASSION FOR NATURE Matteo Redaelli is a professional landscape photographer based in Milano, Italy. Travel is the artist’s passion, and he believes in different approaches to landscape photography.Redaelli’s personal …
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Commercial PhotographyFashion PhotographyFine Art PhotographyInterviews with PhotographersJosé JeulandMost Influential PhotographersPhotographersPortrait PhotographySexuality in PhotographyThe Wild Side
David LaChapelle | An Exclusive, Intimate Interview With Legendary Photographer
“We can be a prism and not just a reflection of society. This is the true meaning of being an artist. We can also enlighten people through our work and …
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About PhotographyBlack & White PhotographyCultural PhotographyDocumentary PhotographyFine Art PhotographyMark Edward HarrisMost Influential PhotographersPhotographersPortrait Photography
Special Article| MASTER CLASS: Sandro Miller & Mark Edward Harris
Special article by Dafna Navarro, CEO & Editor-in-Chief | Lens Magazine: MASTER CLASS: Sandro Miller & Mark Edward Harris If there were a photographic mutual admiration society, Chicago and Mallorca-based …
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Cultural PhotographyDocumentary PhotographyMost Influential PhotographersPhotographersPortrait PhotographyThe Wild Side
The Anaconda and Jaguar | Story of Huaorani People By Aga Szydlik
The Anaconda and Jaguar | Story of Huaorani People By Aga Szydlik Deep in the impenetrable jungle of the Ecuadorian Amazon live Huaorani (Waorani) people. The Huaorani are Ecuador’s most …
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Black & White PhotographyCultural PhotographyDocumentary PhotographyFine Art PhotographyMost Influential PhotographersPhotographersPortrait PhotographyUncategorizedUrban Photography
BRICE GELOT | 167
167By Brice Gelot 167 is a long-term documentary look at a tower complex built as a result of Law 167, which was passed in 1962. It is located in the …
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ARK | By Can Shengli “They don’t have the pet status of cats and dogs; they are just food in the human mouth. On their final journey, they are as …
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Cultural PhotographyDocumentary PhotographyPhotographersStreet Photography
Usury Victims Stage Protest in Kathmandu By Carlota Leitão
Usury Victims Stage Protest in KathmanduBy Carlota Leitão On July 31, 2023, in Kathmandu, individuals who have fallen prey to usury, commonly called “Meter-Byaj,” organized a rally and sit-in program …
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Commercial PhotographyFashion PhotographyFine Art PhotographyPhotographersPortrait Photography
Simple Magical Things | Kristina Makeeva
Kristina MakeevaSimple Magical Things “Everyone is surrounded by the amount of magic that he is able to see.” In photography, as in life, nothing can be perfect. Kristina Makeeva sees …
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Fashion PhotographyFine Art PhotographyPhotographersPortrait Photography
TOBIAS MEIER | Enlightened Fashion Photography
Enlightened Fashion PhotographyBy Tobias Meier “I want to make photos the viewer can get lost in, with details that draw them in and make them stare.”-Tobias Meier Tobias Meier (2b+photo) …
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Black & White PhotographyNature PhotographyPhotographersSeascapes PhotographyWater & Underwater Photography
EDUARDO ALMEIDA |2 Projects | The Mountains | Cencellada
2 Projects | The Mountains | CencelladaBY EDUARDO ALMEIDA “The Gods Kingdom Up there, beyond the clouds, where the world of men reaches its limit, the mountain rips the sky.Up …
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Cultural PhotographyDocumentary PhotographyFine Art PhotographyPhotographersPortrait Photography
Alice de Kruijs | SAHARA GIANTS
SAHARA GIANTSBy Alice de Kruijs When in 2000, paleontologist Paul Sereno went to look for new dinosaur bones in the Sahara Desert, he did not expect to return from there …
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Architectural PhotographyDocumentary PhotographyFine Art PhotographyPhotographers
Jolene Sedgwick | Hidden Gems
Hidden GemsBy Jolene Sedgwick “My initial curiosity about what these abandoned houses looked like inside led me to explore the property and share my discoveries with coworkers.” – Jolene Sedgwick …
Black and White Photography
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Black & White PhotographyCultural PhotographyDocumentary PhotographyPhotographersStreet Photography
Steff Gruber | Railway Community (2022)
Steff Gruber | Railway Community (2022) Over 300 families live in Phnom Penh’s “Kilometer 6” commune, which is located alongside railway tracks that stretch from the districts of Tuol Kork …
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Black & White PhotographyDocumentary PhotographyFine Art PhotographyPhotographersThe Wild Side
JAMES T GUNDERSON | FIRE AND FOG
JAMES T GUNDERSON | FIRE AND FOGThe aftermath of the 2025 Palisades Fires On January 1st, 2025, New Year’s fireworks started a small blaze along the Temescal Canyon Trail near …
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Black & White PhotographyFine Art PhotographyPhotographersStreet PhotographyUrban Photography
LILYAN ALOMA | Commuting
LILYAN ALOMA | COMMUTING “My life stretches out in front and trails behind me like railroad tracks. I am the train, its passenger, and the engineer. The way I have …
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Black & White PhotographyCultural PhotographyDocumentary PhotographyPhotographersStreet Photography
JM SIMPSON I The Humanity of the Moment
JM SIMPSON l The Humanity of the Moment “Documentary photography is the art of telling a story through images.It involves creating a connection between the photograph’s subject and the viewer; …
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Black & White PhotographyCultural PhotographyDocumentary PhotographyFine Art PhotographyInterviews with PhotographersMost Influential PhotographersPhotographersPortrait Photography
Angelika Kollin | An Exclusive Interview
An Exclusive Interview WithAngelika KollinBy Ariel SU3 Projects:You Are My Mother/FatherEveryday SaintsHold me till I go “Photography is a conduit that allows me to reveal the divine presence surrounding us, …
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Black & White PhotographyNature PhotographyPhotographersSeascapes PhotographyWater & Underwater PhotographyWildlife & Landscape Photography
Geoffrey Ansel Agrons | Hazardous Shorelines
Hazardous Shorelinesby Geoffrey Ansel Agrons “As a photographer preoccupied with transition and loss, I am drawn to the evolving land-water interface of this new era. This project explores coastal enclaves …
Still Life | Motion photography
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Terrain Vague By architect and photographer Pygmalion Karatzas “In contrast to the carefully designed and integrated urban projects, contemporary cities are also characterized by their …
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JP TERLIZZI | THE GOOD DISHES The Good Dishes integrates memory, legacy, and metaphor with my response to loss. As I witness an early generation …
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BEE TROFORT-WILSON | “Success doesn’t come from your comfort zone” “Ready to return to the ring!”I had a great time photographing professional boxer DeMichael Harris …
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An Exclusive Interview WithTIM TADDERBY CATALIN CROITORU “Quite frankly, it wasn’t my goal to be the best advertising photographer in the world; my goal was …
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JP TERLIZZI | DANDELIONS ARE NOT WEEDS JP Terlizzi (American) is a New York City photographer whose contemporary practice explores themes of memory, relationship, and …
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An Interview with JONATHAN KNOWLES By Anne Pinto-Rodrigues Jonathan Knowles is one of the leading photographers of his generation. Specializing in drinks, liquids and still …