# Leica Removes Russian Photographer From Oskar Barnack Awards

> Leica has removed one of the 12 shortlisted finalists for the 2026 Leica Oskar Barnack Award (LOBA), one of the most prestigious photography prizes in the world, PetaPixel can exclusively reveal.

- **Source:** [Petapixel](https://petapixel.com/2026/08/11/leica-removes-russian-photographer-from-oskar-barnack-awards/?utm_source=gearopen.com&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=feed&utm_content=6a7b3f13e8d40cfec8c15525)
- **Published:** 2026-08-11
- **Category:** Cameras
- **Tags:** #leica #barnack #loba #oskar #photographer #russian #awards #city
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