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The Art of Photography => The Coffee Corner => Topic started by: Rob C on September 02, 2010, 04:32:23 pm

Title: Peter Gowland
Post by: Rob C on September 02, 2010, 04:32:23 pm

Just discovered that Peter Gowland, one of the leading glamour (in the old sense) photographers of his era, died on March 17 of this year.

A very early influence, may he rest in peace.

Rob C

Title: Re: Peter Gowland
Post by: RFPhotography on September 02, 2010, 04:36:37 pm

Created some interesting cameras too.

Title: Re: Peter Gowland
Post by: feppe on September 02, 2010, 05:30:41 pm

Truly one of the greats, especially when it comes to glamour and innovative cameras he built himself. I've heard from several people who knew him personally saying he was a true gentleman, and one of the most kind and helpful guys around. Here his obituary on TOP (http://theonlinephotographer.typepad.com/the_online_photographer/2010/03/peter-gowland-19162010.html).

Quote from: BobFisher on September 02, 2010, 04:36:37 pm

Created some interesting cameras too.

Indeed. I looked for a good 4x5 Gowlandflex for over a year on eBay, found one recently, and just today picked it from CLA, been playing with it all evening. I'll post pictures tomorrow. He also had some pocketable 4x5 (!) cameras. His widow is probably still selling the ones that are left on his website (http://www.petergowland.com/).

Title: Re: Peter Gowland
Post by: BernardLanguillier on September 02, 2010, 07:12:55 pm

Really sad to hear this, he was indeed a great contributor!

Cheers,
Bernard

Title: Re: Peter Gowland
Post by: Eric Myrvaagnes on September 02, 2010, 07:46:51 pm

He was indeed a legend. Sad.

Eric

Title: Re: Peter Gowland
Post by: tom b on September 02, 2010, 11:33:47 pm

Here's a link to his site:

http://www.petergowland.com

An interesting introduction to his work.

Cheers,