Monthly Archives: March 2023

landscapes, streetscapes, and history

Posted on March 31, 2023 by Robert

Toronto. The old landscapes and streetscapes bring visions of history that no one can see in any other way. Years ago, at one of our fairs, I bought some glass plates from Marlene Cook.  Most of the exposed plates came … Continue reading →

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gilding the lily

Posted on March 30, 2023 by Robert

Toronto. Post WW2, photography literally blossomed with new ideas. Flash bulbs became the rage for solving lighting problem allowing for snaps at night or indoors. Soon all cameras came wth flash synchronized shutters. Many included the soon to be ubiquitous … Continue reading →

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workin’

Posted on March 29, 2023 by Robert

Toronto. When it comes to photographs, we see very, very many portraits and landscapes, but relatively few of workplaces and workers. In time, the workplace photos, how we lived photos, street scenes etc. will grow in importance. For every few … Continue reading →

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the big smoke in pix

Posted on March 28, 2023 by Robert

Toronto. The Sales, Marketing & Editorial Assistant at Cormorant Books here in the city, Tiana Trudell, sent the society a note the other day announcing the imminent release of another book by PHSC member and speaker Vince Pietropaolo. The book, … Continue reading →

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A is for Auction …

Posted on March 27, 2023 by Robert

Toronto. … B is for Bargain, C is for Collection, D is for Digital, E is for Excitement, F is for Film … and the alphabet goes on. One thing is for certain – you will enjoy the coming Auction by … Continue reading →

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flighty photos

Posted on March 26, 2023 by Robert

Toronto. Some photographers use propeller driven aircraft in their activities. Exec member Wayne Gilbert often used a small aircraft as he shot views of buildings. This ceased when his friend and pilot retired. The use of a small aircraft circumvented … Continue reading →

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drop it!

Posted on March 25, 2023 by Robert

Toronto. One of the specialities photographers often chose was sports photography. We have had sports photographers and sports topics at the society from time to time. At least one sports photographer and author (Les Jones) has even been president (plus programme … Continue reading →

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Gary’s next CAMERAMA show is April 23rd

Posted on March 24, 2023 by Robert

Toronto. Our good friend Gary Perry writes, “Our next Camerama Camera Show is next month: Sunday, April 23rd, 2023 Time: 10am – 3pm “Please see attached flyer for details or go to our website or Facebook page. [Click icon at left … Continue reading →

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lots will get hammered this spring

Posted on March 23, 2023 by Robert

Toronto. Okay folks, time to get over this nasty March weather and think about auctions and cameras and stuff! Our spring auction this year is on April 30th BUT at a slightly later time (so you can catch an extra … Continue reading →

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what a find for the image collector

Posted on March 22, 2023 by Robert

Toronto. I always enjoy emails from George Dunbar. George diligently researches photographic history and comes up with the darnedest things! This time it is a doozy for those of us who collect photos by long ago Ontario photographers. George writes, … Continue reading →

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