too hot to work – first prize (Robert Squires)
Toronto. In the early years of the PHSC, we ended the ‘year’ with a summer picnic and photo contest – but with a difference. The locale was noted for featuring the olden days (like Black Creek Pioneer Village here in the big smoke) and the photos were taken with (initially) pre minicam cameras often dating to the 1800s.
In his enthusiasm to celebrate the 25th anniversary of the PHSC, editor Lansdale suggested amongst other events, a special photo contest with awards and publication in the PHSC journal. The judges were non-PHSC folk recognized for their acumen and judgement of photographs. The cameras used were extended to 120 roll, or 35mm but old.
In issue 25-4 the winning photos and winners and prizes were published. The first prize award ($250) went to the late Bob Squires (PHSC member and high school teacher) for his photograph taken with an old standard Rolleiflex TLR camera.
Ed Warner, the Photo Contest Chairman, wrote this article about the winners: “Winners of the PHSC 25th Anniversary Photo Contest were announced at the December [1999] meeting after judging had been completed by visitors Robert Hall, John Poole and Jonathan Ward. This panel was supplied by the GTCCC from a list of qualified judges.
“Taking first place honours was Bob Squires who won the $250.00 prize for his B&W image of Too Hot To Work. Fred Hunt followed in second place with a colour scenic of The Sacred Ground, winning $100.00. Everett Roseborough’s Portrait of Gloria, a strong seductive head shot was chosen for the $50.00 third award.
“The judges selected two additional photographs which they felt deserving of an Honourable Mention. Larry Boccioletti and Mike Robinson will receive $25.00 each.
“The awards will be presented at our February 16th [2000] meeting in Toronto. Other participants in the competition worth mentioning were: Thomas Ritchie, Walter Shean, Vincent Chan, Harold Stein and Michael Oesch.
“Congratulations to all!”
Members saw not only this brief summary, but all winning photos and the cameras used in the issue 25-4 pdf on the free members’ only DVD/thumb drive. Not a member? Joining is both cheap and easy-peasy – see above and at right. Any membership questions may be emailed to Lilianne at member@phsc.ca.
