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Peter Turnley

  Peter Turnley – Witness to the Human Condition Peter Turnley (b. 1955) is an American photojournalist and documentary photographer whose work has taken him across more than 90 countries. Known for his deeply humanistic approach, Turnley has covered many of the most significant world events of the past four decades, from the fall of the Berlin Wall to conflicts in the Middle East. His photography, often in striking black and white, balances historical documentation with a poetic sensitivity to everyday life. Camera Gear Turnley has long favored cameras that allow for intimacy, discretion, and immediacy — essential tools for a photojournalist capturing unfolding history: Leica M Rangefinders – his signature choice, particularly the Leica M6 and Leica M9 , for their unobtrusiveness and precision. Leica 35mm and 50mm lenses – classic focal lengths that let him work close to his subjects while keeping compositions natural. Nikon DSLRs – used in some of his later color w...