Monthly Archives: March 2025

hi yo silver …

Posted on March 22, 2025 by Robert

Toronto. … as the Lone Ranger called to his white steed. My buddy and I used to listen to the radio program featuring the adventures of the Lone Ranger back in the late 1940s. Which brings us to the metal … Continue reading →

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Brodie’s Machine

Posted on March 21, 2025 by Robert

Toronto. Brodie Whitelaw (photographer) was well known to professional photographers in Ontario, especially past-editor Ev Roseborough. Brodie spoke at our May, 1989 meeting displaying a sampling of his skill via many beautiful prints. Born in 1910, Brodie died decades later … Continue reading →

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the eye looker redux

Posted on March 20, 2025 by Robert

Toronto. I mentioned in earlier post that we camera collectors sometimes collect other oddball optical gadgets too. In the last issue (22-2) Ev wrote about a 1901 souvenir he discovered amongst Brodie Whitelaw’s gear and suggested it was a Stanhope … Continue reading →

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how bright is yonder light

Posted on March 19, 2025 by Robert

Toronto. One element of a good photograph is correct illumination. Early days of the art saw a variety of charts, tables, and gadgets marketed or offered to aid the budding professional. From dry plates on, this aspect of the art … Continue reading →

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billboard in the bog

Posted on March 18, 2025 by Robert

Toronto. Photo collectors often cherish  outdoor photos and work photos. This image hits both topics, but may be a bit too new for the collecting fraternity. Shown here is a billboard size Tropospheric Scatter antenna from the late 1950s. Microwave … Continue reading →

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Emerald isle thoughts and a camera question

Posted on March 17, 2025 by Robert

Toronto. And a fine St Pattie’s day to you too! On this lovely Monday, we share a tale from our friend and past president, author, sports photographer, collector, etc., etc., Les Jones. I received an email from Les asking if … Continue reading →

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crime and photography …

Posted on March 16, 2025 by Robert

Toronto. … the Karsh Caper. In 1941, Karsh captured the essence of Churchill and called the portrait the “Roaring Lion”. In 1988, he donated the signed print to Chateau Laurier hotel in Ottawa. A different copy of the photograph was … Continue reading →

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Exec ZOOM meeting #56

Posted on March 15, 2025 by Robert

PHSC President Clint Hryhorijiw Toronto. What on earth would we do without technology? Our 56th meeting began with a brief reorganization: I move to 1st VP; Jeri Danyleyko steps into the 2nd VP slot and takes over as Financial Controller … Continue reading →

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the Russians are …

Posted on March 14, 2025 by Robert

Toronto. … coming, the Russians are coming  – as Canadian Producer/Director Norman Jewison titled his 1966 humorous movie. A fitting title for this post about Stan White’s exploits to make  panoramic 3D photos using a co-joined pair of  Krasnogorsk FT2 … Continue reading →

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Looking at Small Things – 1680 style

Posted on March 13, 2025 by Robert

Toronto. When I was a kid, an issue of Popular Mechanics magazine showed how the tiny lens of a pen-light 1.5v bulb could be used as a powerful (about 200x) microscope – just like one made by Leeuwenhoek in Delft, … Continue reading →

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