Tributes paid to PeterSkelton– master ofmonochrome
THErailway fraternityhasbeen mourning thedeathof renowned photographerPeterJCSkelton, who collapsedanddied afterasuspected heartattack while outwalkingwith his wifeDanuta onJune13.
Peter’s images graced the railway press formanyyears, and hewas widely regarded as one the foremost photographers of his generation.
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“Hecertainly knewhowtouse acamera. Like99% of railway photographers, heembraced newtechnology just as soon as it appeared and he alwaysknewwhat wasbest, and bought it; I never did quitework out sometimes howhe could afford it! Having said that, he still keptaMamiya645 in his backpack and continued to take transparencies.
“The big hole he has left is there is no- one nowwho understands, or appreciates, black and white inthe way thatPetedid.
“I rememberrecently him telling methathehad got hold ofaglass plate black and whitenegativeof The Great Bear inside Old Oak Common. He showedme the scan and itwas stunning afterhehad tweaked it.
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