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The mountain doesn't ask if you're okay
Or: yes, I'm fine, but thank you for worrying
Mar 22
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Mirjam Letsch
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The great march of the toads
From the polders of Friesland to a fog-soaked hillside in the Morvan — and ten ways to photograph the spectacle well.
Mar 15
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Mirjam Letsch
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Let me keep my world
I followed bread through the Middle East. It never once led me to a politician.
Mar 1
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Mirjam Letsch
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Spring Print Release!
For subscribers only — early access before the public launch on March 1st.
Feb 22
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Mirjam Letsch
Diversity
𝐈 𝐫𝐞𝐟𝐮𝐬𝐞 𝐭𝐨 𝐛𝐞 𝐛𝐨𝐱𝐞𝐝 𝐢𝐧. From silent woodland wanderings to vibrant human connections across continents—this is the range I live…
Feb 11
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Mirjam Letsch
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I photograph because I can’t paint
If you’re drawn to that intersection where photography meets painting, here are some techniques to help you achieve that painterly atmosphere.
Feb 11
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Mirjam Letsch
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La Grande Verrière: nothing loud, nothing staged
Mud, rain, and sudden sunbeams—winter in the Morvan is all contrast, and it’s quietly addictive.
Feb 3
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Mirjam Letsch
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The unexpected zen of bird photography: A Beginner’s Guide to the most meditative hobby you never knew you needed
15 Essential tips for 'Bird Photography': settings, gear, and hard-won wisdom
Jan 23
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Mirjam Letsch
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Winter’s Embrace: A Frisian Morning and Arctic Memories
From tending frost-covered animals on a Frisian homestead to photographing sled dogs at -34°C in the far north—a journey through winter's beauty, plus…
Jan 11
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Mirjam Letsch
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Print of the Week: Can Bobby Help Her Grandmother — Posthumously?
This Sunday I’m stepping away from my usual Print of the Week. Instead, I’m bringing back a special Duniya release!
Jan 4
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Mirjam Letsch
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Hay, herbs, and the quiet logic of wellness
I remember the door before I remember the room.
Jan 3
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Mirjam Letsch
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Things I Saw That Made Me Want to Make Art
Artist and illustrator Rama Duwaji began a lovely ritual on her Instagram: “Things I saw in [month] that made me want to make art.”
Dec 28, 2025
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Mirjam Letsch
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