Monthly Archives: July 2023

photography and a six foot atlas

Posted on July 12, 2023 by Robert

Toronto. How the heck do you photograph a rare atlas? Very carefully, apparently with lavish attention to detail, lighting, and preservation. The Open Culture site on May 11th, 2017 published an article by Ted Mills titled, “Timelapse Film Shows How … Continue reading →

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bugging the birds

Posted on July 11, 2023 by Robert

Toronto. One of many disciplines photographers enjoy is that of wildlife photography. In his current talk, Florida photographer Brian Matiash discusses ways to improve wildlife photos post camera. These examples include the use of Photoshop and the latest buzzword(s)  around … Continue reading →

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Executive meeting number 38

Posted on July 10, 2023 by Robert

Toronto. Our executive meeting on Wednesday evening, July 5, 2023 was the 38th held via ZOOM. Our June Toronto meeting was innovative. We met in a gallery to see the launch of a new book by Vincenzo Pietropaolo. The combined … Continue reading →

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‘fast’ negative colour film

Posted on July 9, 2023 by Robert

Toronto. Our friends at Lomography sent me a note the other day announcing the latest 35mm color film they offer. This color negative film is rated at ISO 400. I know, kinda slow for all you digital guys out there, … Continue reading →

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the professionals

Posted on July 8, 2023 by Robert

Toronto. Many of our members are professional photographers – working or retired. And many of those folk belong to the Professionals Photographers of Canada (PPOC). Amongst other things, the PPOC runs a photo contest and has a series of online … Continue reading →

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clarifying a radical new process and camera

Posted on July 7, 2023 by Robert

Toronto. Many of us recall the iconic Polaroid Land camera of 1948 and its amazing ‘picture-in-a-minute’ black and white in-camera printing process. The basic idea dates back to pre-war Europe (1939).  Successful retail marketing occurred with this  American-made Edwin  Land … Continue reading →

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a memorial for Ian

Posted on July 6, 2023 by Robert

Toronto. We noted in a farewell post for Ian Archer that a formal obituary  would be posted in the Toronto Star at a later date. It was noted in the Star post that a celebration of life would take place … Continue reading →

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it’s coming, it’s coming …

Posted on July 5, 2023 by Robert

Toronto. … what’s coming? The sale! What sale? The PHSC 2023 Trunk Sale! The Trunk Sale for this year will be held outdoors (rain or shine) at the Trident Hall on Evans at Islington on SUNDAY JULY 16, 2023. Check … Continue reading →

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a tradition in the sky

Posted on July 4, 2023 by Robert

Toronto.  As I write this post on Canada Day when we too celebrate with fireworks (smoke and rain permitting), I am thinking of our good friends to the south who celebrate Independence Day with fireworks too. The photo at left … Continue reading →

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smokin’ hot

Posted on July 3, 2023 by Robert

Toronto. Have you seen the devastation caused by the wildfires across Canada? And the exceedingly high temperatures in parts of the world including the southern US? And the droughts that sparked the fires? Lots of textual and vocal descriptions. Most … Continue reading →

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