PANAMA’S DYNAMIC DUO

Meet the two young photographers who are introducing this Central American nation in a way that no others have managed to do before

- By CAMERON J. RHODES

Fishing in Panama can quickly become a contact sport if you're not careful, but this allows Hannes Ribbner to regularly produce radical shots like these.

The imagery coming out of Panama is outrageous these days. Two artists are capturing photographs of the country that are indeed bold, unusual and breathtaking, and for all the best reasons. Born in Sweden, Hannes Ribbner and Matilda Leijon have not only changed the way we see Panama's fishery, but they've also managed to carve out a creative niche that has tangibly altered what we ever thought possible when it comes to billfish photography.

Even the best photographers in the sport-fishing industry are recognized with a signature-a unique style that distinguishes their works from others. Similar to the cadence you might recognize in a close friend's voice, their images are instantly familiar, and Ribbner and Leijon undoubtedly have such signatures. Whether ornamenting the pages of Marlin or populating your Instagram feed, their photos stand out with jaw-dropping depth of field, creative use of background, and tack-sharp detail.

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