Author Archives: Robert

the eye of the beholder

Posted on March 19, 2021 by Robert

Toronto.  The very first issue of the Graflex Journal for 2021 shows a photograph of the news photographers up in Sudbury back in 1953 when cameras and flash were both big and bulky. One brave soul flaunts his Rollei and … Continue reading →

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Wow! That’s BIG

Posted on March 18, 2021 by Robert

Toronto. A massive JPEG called ‘The First 5000 Days‘  was recently auctioned at Christie’s. The image was a collage of the daily posts made by the artist ‘Beeple‘ since the year 2007. The collage sold for $69 Million US. What … Continue reading →

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the third wave

Posted on March 17, 2021 by Robert

Toronto. Shades of Alvin Toffler! Medical folk around the world are predicting a third wave of COVID-19 in spite of the vaccines.  The virus now has many variants that are more contagious and deadly. The debate seems to be whether … Continue reading →

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where the heck is my video camera?

Posted on March 16, 2021 by Robert

Toronto. Well, miniaturization and convenience finally merged to make a tiny clip on camera that takes videos anywhere – check out the video here on DPReview! The Insta360 GO 2 camera is a marvel letting you be totally creative for … Continue reading →

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priceless memories

Posted on March 15, 2021 by Robert

Toronto. If you (god forbid) are ever in a fire or other disaster that destroys your home, what would you save? Jewellery? Clothes? Possessions? Family photos? An article on BBC News by Celia Hatton called ‘The memory hunters‘ relates what … Continue reading →

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capturing the essence …

Posted on March 14, 2021 by Robert

Toronto. What is the difference between a good photographer and a great one? In my opinion it is the ability to take a person’s portrait and capture the essence of the person. Bob Lansdale is one such photographer. Much of … Continue reading →

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PHSC News for March 2021 (Vol 20-09)

Posted on March 13, 2021 by Robert

Toronto. At right top of page 1 in this issue is the FLIR Scout TK camera – digital technology with a twist! This tiny digital device records the thermal image of the viewed scene! As the third month of 2021 … Continue reading →

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a little thanks

Posted on March 12, 2021 by Robert

Toronto. … goes a long way. March 8th was International Woman’s Day. PHSC celebrated on the day via Instagram. Our fav magazine editor, Rita Godlevskis of PhotoEd, celebrated IWD with this message celebrating all the women who have helped her … Continue reading →

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where the girls are

Posted on March 11, 2021 by Robert

Toronto. I was just a tiny child when WW2 crashed on the scene. With so many men in the war, girls got the chance to do what was once a man’s job at home and there was no looking back … Continue reading →

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another one bites the dust!

Posted on March 10, 2021 by Robert

Toronto. Happy Birthday to our editor, Bob Lansdale who kcks over another decade today! We are truly blessed to have so many talented people in the society! Note: The title is from the epic song by Freddie Mercury and the … Continue reading →

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