Author Archives: Robert

calculating

Posted on October 5, 2026 by Robert

Toronto. Those of us who have delved into lens design in even a small way recognize the Gauss design. Before computers, lens design was calculated manually by mathematicians called (oddly enough) ‘computers’. This practice predated photography and lasted into the … Continue reading →

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shine a light on me

Posted on October 3, 2026 by Robert

Toronto. When film/plates were the way to go, ISO (ASA) ratings on the media were so slow professionals and advanced amateurs used studio lights (or flash) to soften shadows and allow a smaller lens stop. Kids of today using digital … Continue reading →

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ladybug, ladybug, fly away home …

Posted on October 1, 2026 by Robert

Toronto. … as we once chanted as children spotting the tiny little beetle. In this case it is an opportunity for film fans to try out the 110 films once again. Chloe, down in the Big Apple emailed recently that … Continue reading →

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-30-

Posted on September 30, 2026 by Robert

Toronto. Just over 30 years ago on April 17, 1996, our society opened this website and joined the internet generation. At the time, few members had a computer let alone an internet connection. A few months earlier  I had embarked … Continue reading →

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digger o’dell

Posted on September 29, 2026 by Robert

Toronto. About six or seven years ago, we received a new variety of Milkweed – Cinderella Swamp Milkweed. When it first produced blossoms (attracts Monarchs each fall) it also attracted wasps. This variety turns out to be safe with butterflies. … Continue reading →

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giving a raspberry …

Posted on September 28, 2026 by Robert

Toronto. Photos like that at left (but much older than c2004) are suitable for any photographic collection – perhaps in a sub-set titled fruit, berries, bugs, insects, etc.. This critter was found wandering around my raspberries one year (the canes … Continue reading →

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gettin’ to the end of the day …

Posted on September 27, 2026 by Robert

Toronto. … is a familiar line from the theme to the TV program “New Tricks” which I enjoyed sometime ago. Speaking of some time ago, Our PHSC website went live some 30 years ago at a time when few people … Continue reading →

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come fly with me …

Posted on September 26, 2026 by Robert

Toronto. … as we float over Montreal by Helicopter about 55 or so years ago. This photo lacks some yellow giving this rather cold look. The photo of course is far too new to be a collectible in any case. … Continue reading →

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photos at the oasis

Posted on September 25, 2026 by Robert

Toronto. Some old photo collections show exotic animals, perhaps in a sub-set such as oasis, zoo, exotic, animals, etc.. This c2012 photo is representative of those more exotic animals. even though it’s far too recent to be in any collection … Continue reading →

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flivver …

Posted on September 24, 2026 by Robert

Toronto. By the time this photo was taken, the ‘more modern’ automobiles had been around for two or three decades. Collectors of old photos likely think autos are too new yet modern versions   arrived a bit before autochromes which … Continue reading →

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