The Leica Elmarit-M 1:2.8/28 ASPH. is an exceptional wide-angle lens designed specifically for Leica's M series. With an impressive maximum aperture of f/2.8, it offers outstanding speed, making it possible to achieve appealing, high-quality images even in low light.

Monsoon is always a special moment for a photographer to take pictures. The mood changes quickly and capturing the right moment is always a highlight. All pictures taken with a Leica Q3 43 in December 2024 during the monsoon season in Thailand.

More Images of the Four Seasons Resort Koh Samui, captured with the Leica Q343.

After seven days at Six Senses Samui we are now at Four Seasons for the remaining five days before heading back to cold Switzerland. The monsoon dominates the daytime weather on the island. But these rapid changes in the weather are fantastic for photography.

We spent our first holiday on Koh Samui 30 years ago and enjoyed the charm of that time. Although there were already a few dingy places at that time, there were a few backpackers and the prices were moderate. But back then there were so many bays that were not overcrowded and pleasant little villages.

Relaxing at Six Senses Samui in Koh Samui Thailand with the Leica Q343.

Brunei, offiziell das Sultanat Brunei, ist ein kleines, wohlhabendes Land auf der Insel Borneo in Südostasien. Es grenzt im Osten, Süden und Westen an Malaysia und ist umgeben vom Südchinesischen Meer im Norden.

Bornean orangutan populations have declined by more than 50% over the past 60 years, and the species‘ habitat has been reduced by at least 55% over the past 20 years.

In the 1980s, the Swiss Bruno Manser sought a life in harmony with nature in Malaysia. He found what he was looking for among the Penan people in the state of Sarawak on Borneo. After living with them for several years, the logging companies' bulldozers reached the Penan forest. Bruno Manser began to campaign for the protection of the forest and founded the Bruno Manser Fund in 1992 after his return from Sarawak. In 2000, Bruno Manser mysteriously disappeared without a trace in the rainforest of Sarawak.

We are still in the very north of Borneo, in the Sabah region. Here the rainforest lives up to its name. We saw the rare proboscis monkeys, which are only found in Borneo, for the first time.

Batang Salak River in Borneo, Malaysia is a vital waterway for the region's ecology and economy. It features rich biodiversity and scenic beauty, lined with lush vegetation that supports various aquatic species, making it critical for conservation.

I used the Leica Super-Elmar-M 21mm with my Leica M11 for the first time on our trip to Malaysia in November 2024. Of course, big cities with skyscrapers, etc. are an ideal location for this wide-angle lens. The following pictures were taken in the capital of Malaysia in Kuala Lumpur with the famous Petronas twin towers.

Melaka's old town, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, offers a variety of attractions, including the famous Jonker Street, known for its lively markets and culinary offerings. St Paul's Church and A Famosa Fort are examples of the city's colonial history and architecture.

Singapore is a vibrant city-state known for its unique blend of cultures, modern infrastructure, and efficient public services. As a global financial hub, it attracts businesses and expatriates from various parts of the world. The skyline is marked by iconic landmarks such as Marina Bay Sands and the Gardens by the Bay, showcasing both innovation and natural beauty.

Gardens by the Bay is a 101-hectare park located in the central district of Singapore on man-made land east of Marina Bay. As one of the most popular tourist attractions in Singapore, the park recorded 6.4 million visitors in 2014, reached the 20 million mark in November 2015 and over 50 million visitors up to and including 2018.