Author Archives: Robert

I’se the b’y that writes the book …

Posted on November 15, 2023 by Robert

Toronto. In 1949, Newfoundland and Labrador formed the last and 10th province of Canada, Joey Smallwood as head of Newfoundland negotiated the transfer of this beautiful and rugged land from England control to Canada. 1941 saw a brief history with … Continue reading →

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twin views

Posted on November 14, 2023 by Robert

Toronto.  My earliest activity on the camera collecting front was an old view camera like this – no shutter, no lens – in a small suitcase. The junk shop in Toronto was delighted to see it out the door. The … Continue reading →

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three for the money …

Posted on November 13, 2023 by Robert

Toronto. … and four to go,  as the old rhyme says.  And by go we mean drop by our November 19th Estate Auction. One of the lots will be a Leica III just waiting for a new home. This little … Continue reading →

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HOTP

Posted on November 12, 2023 by Robert

Toronto. Rita has another issue of PhotoEd almost ready to ship. Rita offers the interesting details of this issue and other news here. Have  gander and take pity on the moths by opening your wallet to subscribe! Remember, while the … Continue reading →

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aid for the film brigade

Posted on November 11, 2023 by Robert

Toronto. I did a couple of posts earlier for those that are/want to try the old film technology (Attention Film Fans) and (An Easy Way to Try Film). Claudia Mac, the Assistant Manager at Downtown Camera (89 Queen St East) … Continue reading →

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a Keene sense of subjects

Posted on November 10, 2023 by Robert

Toronto. Our resident photo historian, George Dunbar, dropped me a note the other day after he browsed the National Gallery of Canada (NGC) website. George writes, “The Photography and bio of Minna Keene are found on this National Gallery of … Continue reading →

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an easy way to try film

Posted on November 9, 2023 by Robert

Toronto. An easy way to see if you like the look of film-based prints is to pick up a disposable camera! How-to Geek recently posted an article titled, “How Do Disposable Cameras Work, and Why Do They Still Exist?”. The … Continue reading →

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if so inclined

Posted on November 8, 2023 by Robert

Toronto. Various incline and funicular railways were built to allow families with small children, plus the elderly, the frail, and the casual walkers to ride in comfort from one steep height to another – usually a few hundred feet. Often … Continue reading →

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a friendly camerama reminder – this SUNDAY!

Posted on November 7, 2023 by Robert

Toronto. WOW! Camerama is this Sunday!  We are excited. Gary is excited. Come on down and see what the excitement is all about! Note: only the street name has changed: Garamond Ct. is now Sakura Way.

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what’s in a name

Posted on November 6, 2023 by Robert

Toronto. … or so Will Shakespeare is credited as writing in his famous tragedy about star-crossed young teen lovers. I thought of Alberta as home of the famous Tar Sands when I was a kid. By the 1960s, the sands … Continue reading →

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