Monthly Archives: January 2025

face pullers

Posted on January 21, 2025 by Robert

Toronto. Even before the 1870s, our Native Canadians were often chosen as subjects by photographers. The Native Canadians described these photographers as ‘Face Pullers’. Brock Silversides captured a segment of these photos in his 1994 book titled, “The Face Pullers: … Continue reading →

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20 seconds of history

Posted on January 20, 2025 by Robert

Toronto. The late Bob Lansdale (editor of the journal after Ev Roseborough) was determined to see Canadian photographic efforts recognized. In the case of the famous June 6, 1944 D-Day landing photos, Bob wrote and amended his article on the … Continue reading →

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picture perfect petite princess

Posted on January 19, 2025 by Robert

Toronto. As often mentioned, photo collectors are either eclectic in their collection, or specialize in process, studio, country, famous folk, work, etc. By far the majority of earlier photos are studio portraits. Others are more challenging to find. Besides famous … Continue reading →

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40 ways to shoot a rainbow

Posted on January 18, 2025 by Robert

Toronto. Modern snap shooters have it easy. Digital technology accurately records the scene (given a decent amount of light) and the snapper can see the result immediately and if pleasing (or not) send it to anyone, anywhere pronto! Not so … Continue reading →

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working in the great outdoors

Posted on January 17, 2025 by Robert

Toronto. Many image collectors seem to choose a specific category like famous people, carbon prints, workers, etc. Others are eclectic in their choices. The earliest processes demanded bright illumination found outdoors  during the day or in north lit studios, again … Continue reading →

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homeward bound

Posted on January 16, 2025 by Robert

Toronto. In 1966, Simon and Garfunkel released a song written by Paul Simon in England. The title is apropos this post. The photo at left shows an old engineer piloting his steam engine home. By the time the song was … Continue reading →

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a different kind of rolls

Posted on January 15, 2025 by Robert

Toronto. We have all seen the famous British Rolls Royce automobiles and the aircraft engines of the same name. But what about rolls of B&W film? Eastman Kodak made many different ones for their cameras (and the films were used … Continue reading →

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it’s the happy gang …

Posted on January 14, 2025 by Robert

PHSC President Clint Hryhorijiw Toronto. … when I was a kid, my mom sometimes had the radio set to CBC making me an accidental listener to part of  The Happy Gang at lunch time. Well, January 8, 2025 was our … Continue reading →

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end of the line

Posted on January 13, 2025 by Robert

Toronto. Pre WW2 activity started to replace steam engines in North America with diesel but progress was very slow given funds invested in steam.  Post WW2,  action slowly heated up. Change was well underway by the 60s and over in … Continue reading →

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remembering Ted (1914-1994)

Posted on January 12, 2025 by Robert

Toronto. When I joined the society in 1975, I met a charming person in Ted Shepherd. Ted sold me one of the first Leitz accessories I ever bought – a fancy B-C flash that connected to my M4. The following … Continue reading →

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