Monthly Archives: October 2018

PHSC News for October 2018

Posted on October 13, 2018 by Robert

Toronto. Halloween will arrive this month and editor Sonja Pushchak offers up a traditional gory treat for all you photo enthusiasts to savour the day before our popular fall photographica-fair. This edition (18-04) serves up numerous thought provoking ideas in … Continue reading →

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sayonara DSLR – II

Posted on October 12, 2018 by Robert

Toronto. Last month, I suggested the DSLR as a professional tool would disappear replaced by high end mirrorless cameras. And just recently, my opinion was strengthened by a review of two Nikon’s on Steve’s Digicams site. The review, by Josh LeBlanc, … Continue reading →

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Microcosms Macrocosms

Posted on October 11, 2018 by Robert

Toronto. The works of photographer Yamamoto Masao will be featured in the Stephen Bulger Gallery October 20th to November 17th, 2018 with the opening reception on Saturday, October 20th from 2:00 to 5:00 pm. The editorial on the exhibit is … Continue reading →

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imagine … images in November!

Posted on October 10, 2018 by Robert

Toronto. Our VP Ashley Cook will host another Image Show at the Arts & Letters Club, 14 Elm Street, downtown Toronto. Just click on the poster at left to see all the details. This is a great opportunity to augment your … Continue reading →

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beginning to see the light …

Posted on October 9, 2018 by Robert

Toronto. A couple of millennials ago, the Greek philosopher Diogenes was said to be searching for an honest man. An all too appropriate pursuit today. American editorial cartoonist Robert Ariail‘s  drawing shown at left is dated February 13th, 2018. The … Continue reading →

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have you read about the father of photography?

Posted on October 8, 2018 by Robert

Toronto. Browsing books on photography in the 70s and 80s you could find photos of someone in England called Oscar Rejlander (1813-1875). He was born in Sweden (hence his name) but lived most of his life in the UK. You … Continue reading →

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our fall fair is next week, Sunday October 14th.

Posted on October 7, 2018 by Robert

Toronto. Enjoy the turkey and other thanksgiving treats to day, but be sure to attend the fall photographica-fair next Sunday, October 14th. We are at the same location – Evans and Islington at the Trident Hall in the West End. … Continue reading →

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10th annual BMO World Film Festival Oct 11-21 at AGH

Posted on October 6, 2018 by Robert

Toronto. It’s hard to imagine, but our neighbours in Hamilton are hosting their 10th Annual BMO World Film Festival.  The festival is hosted by the Art Gallery of Hamilton and will run from October 11th to October 21st of this year. … Continue reading →

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October Snap-shots out

Posted on October 5, 2018 by Robert

Toronto. The PHSNE has been one of our exchange members for decades. Good friend, PHSC editor and resident photographer Bob Lansdale reminded me that the organization’s latest edition of snap-shots is now available. Take a look at this pdf sent … Continue reading →

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Canadian Pacific spans the world

Posted on October 4, 2018 by Robert

Toronto. Our friends at Swann Auction Galleries in the Big Apple are doing another great travel poster auction. This is a great chance to augment your photgraphica collection with some great poster art! The example I show here is a … Continue reading →

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