Monthly Archives: July 2023

it’s in the book

Toronto. I got an email the other day from George Dunbar. George writes, “I’m attaching just two of the hundreds of photographs and illustrations from a wonderful 700 page book on the history of Canada. “‘TheMuseum Called Canada, 25 Rooms … Continue reading

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photography and the back stitch

Toronto. I did a few posts on the value of photography in medicine like this post, “medical-photography” in 2019. The focus in these posts is the value of photography to the physician. But what about the patient? Can it help … Continue reading

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simply the best

Toronto. Here is a great example of the quality and charm of a professional backstage shot. The photo was snapped by Diane Liverpool, a photojournalist at the time for an early Toronto Black newspaper, the Contrast. You can easily read … Continue reading

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dream street

Toronto. The 1970s were heady days for me. I discovered many names in photography. The photograph of “The Walk to Paradise Garden” by W Eugene Smith I found when I bought “Darkroom” by Lustrum Press (sold by Light Impressions in … Continue reading

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once was not a hotel nearby

Toronto. You may not recognize the area today, but in Notman’s day this building on the southeast side of King St (39-43 King Street East) was the studio associated with Montreal’s famous Notman Studio. Notman became renown for his studio’s … Continue reading

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a steamy day in old SK

Toronto. George Dunbar sent me this photograph from ‘Canada’s History‘. George tells me that the website has a wealth of historic Canadian stories and photographs. Take a look at the site – you may find some interesting stories and photos … Continue reading

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before we had Carousel projectors

Toronto. When 35mm transparency projectors came along, a simple slide holder allowed a slide to be loaded while another was projected. The operator had to keep the slides in order for storage and correctly positioned for right side up and … Continue reading

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that’s LIFE

Toronto. My good friend and fellow PHSC member, George Dunbar, enjoys browsing the old magazines in search of photographic history in ads and articles. This particular ad extolls the virtue of Kodak products to capture ‘Family History’. To get any … Continue reading

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see you in September (or at the TrunkShow!)

Toronto. Hi folks, as promised this is a followup to an earlier post on June 16th. At that time, we tentatively moved the June Toronto presentation to late July while we investigated alternative halls. Unfortunately we were unable to find … Continue reading

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steaming along on the 16th

Toronto. Trunk reminds me of a steamer trunk. I once bought a used one to package up all my gear when I went to university in a city a few hundred miles away. In those days, freight was cheap and … Continue reading

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