Monthly Archives: November 2016

Lest We Forget…

Posted on November 11, 2016 by Robert

Toronto. Last April, Tom Bochsler talked about his visit to the European monuments, cemeteries, and battle grounds of the two great wars including Vimy Ridge. Next year is the centennial of the end of the Great War. To celebrate the … Continue reading →

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Digital still needs a Pro Photographer

Posted on November 10, 2016 by Robert

Toronto. Kurt Iswarienko in a recent article on PetaPixel discussed the digital darkroom. Basically, the article noted that while moving from chemistry to pixels meant an easier task to transform a shot, it still took a professional photographer to make … Continue reading →

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IPhone 7 vs. Leica M9-P

Posted on November 9, 2016 by Robert

Toronto. PHSC member and friend George Dunbar sent me an email three days ago about an article on PetaPixel. The article compared the results of two cameras using 35mm lenses or equivalent (iPhone 7). Check out PetaPixel for other interesting … Continue reading →

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We Have a remarkable Editor

Posted on November 8, 2016 by Robert

Toronto. As I ate breakfast last Friday (Nov 4th), I read with interest the Globe’s obituary for Kelly Gotlieb, the father of Canadian computing. Gotlieb earned that title when while  associated with the U of T, he imported Canada’s earliest computer … Continue reading →

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Before we had Photography

Posted on November 7, 2016 by Robert

Toronto. PHSC member and friend George Dunbar came across these remarkable photo-like B&W pencil illustrations by Paul Cadden of Scotland. Before 1839, only paintings or sketches by very talented artists could record your appearance for posterity – and that took … Continue reading →

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Online Leica and Hasselblad Auction

Posted on November 6, 2016 by Robert

Toronto. Waddington’s, an auction house here in Toronto are trying their hand at an online auction of popular and well respected camera brands. The auction will be held November 7 – 10, 2016. Visit Waddington’s web site to see the … Continue reading →

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WestLicht Photographica Auction – 18, 19 Nov 2016

Posted on November 5, 2016 by Robert

Toronto. Our friends at WestLicht Auction in Austria have announced their next Photographic Auction on the 18th and 19th of this month. Click here for the press images and here for press text.This will be featured as one of their Anniversary … Continue reading →

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Girls in the Windows – 1960 – Ormond Gigli

Posted on November 3, 2016 by Robert

Toronto. Planning to be in Paris today? Visit Galerie GadCollection and see the wonderful photographs of American Photographer Ormond Gigli. For example, featured in various media is his 1960 signature photograph taken in New York City of models standing in … Continue reading →

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My Toronto – Photo Laureate Geoffrey James

Posted on November 2, 2016 by Robert

NEXT TORONTO MEETING: Wed, November 16, 2016 Geoffrey James: My Toronto Our speaker is well known photographer Geoffrey James. Born in Wales, Mr James became the first Photo-laureate of Toronto. The position began on March 31, 2016 and continues for three years. … Continue reading →

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Wedding Photography can be Hazardous

Posted on November 1, 2016 by Robert

Toronto, Back on October 24th, George Dunbar sent this comical wedding shot to me. What makes it so memorable is that it was taken just as the photographer fell off the chair he used to get a better perspective on … Continue reading →

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