Author Archives: Robert

PHSC News 16-5

Posted on October 15, 2016 by Robert

Toronto. Editor David Bridge in conjunction with Sonja Pushchak and John Morden have come up with a second issue of the sparkling new version of our newsletter. The lead article covers a favourite Victorian pastime  – natural magic through photography… … Continue reading →

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Dylan and the Minox

Posted on October 14, 2016 by Robert

Toronto. I saw in the Globe today that Bob Dylan was awarded the Nobel prize in Literature yesterday. He was considered to be a moving force in the world with his poetry and music, a force that has continued on to … Continue reading →

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Sara Angelucci Exhibit

Posted on October 13, 2016 by Robert

Toronto. Stephen Bulger of the Stephen Bulger gallery announced that he is hosting an exhibition of photographic works by Sara Angelucci called Arboretum. The photographs combine images of trees and people. Ms Angelucci, an Adjunct  Professor in Photography at Ryerson, is … Continue reading →

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Electrifying, just electrifying…

Posted on October 12, 2016 by Robert

Toronto. In recent news we heard about the Samsung fiasco with its Note 7 smartphones  suddenly bursting into flames. Once replacement phones also combusted, Samsung elected to recall all Note 7 smartphones and cease manufacture, taking a massive hit in market … Continue reading →

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Images and Postcards next Spring in Virginia

Posted on October 11, 2016 by Robert

Toronto. Tom Rall of Diverse Marketing, who runs the antique images and postcard show in Arlington Virginia, sent me a flyer on October 4th announcing his latest show (34th annual) on Sunday, March 12th, 2017 at the Holiday Inn Rosslyn. … Continue reading →

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Beep… Beep… Beep… Beep…

Posted on October 10, 2016 by Robert

Toronto. Just over 60 years ago on October 4th, 1957, I was sitting in my “ham shack” tuning in overseas radio stations. At the time, the USA was busy testing men, rockets, and satellites in anticipation of a future launch … Continue reading →

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Vintage Poster Auction Oct 27th – Swann Galleries

Posted on October 9, 2016 by Robert

Toronto. Swann Galleries in NYC on East 25th Street, groups lots in their frequent auctions by type of goods. For example, the poster auction this month is of Rare and Important Travel Posters. The poster expert at Swann is Nicholas … Continue reading →

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PHSC Image Show Nov 27, 2016

Posted on October 8, 2016 by Robert

Toronto. Its final! our next Image show will take place in downtown Toronto at the prestigious Arts & Letters Club on Elm Street. Space is very limited. Contact our VP Ashley Cook to arrange a space today! Click here or … Continue reading →

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When is a Camera not a Camera?

Posted on October 7, 2016 by Robert

Toronto. Well the obvious answer is… when it’s a phone – a smartphone. My friend George Dunbar sent me this delightful link on oneeyeland.com, the other day. It is about a video of shots with an iPhone 6 (the camera is 8 … Continue reading →

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Camerama Show Sunday, Nov 20, 2016

Posted on October 6, 2016 by Robert

Toronto. Friend and PHSC member Gary Perry tells me that his next show this fall will be held next Sunday on November 20th. The show is in a new location, Edward Village Hotel (formally known as a Days Hotel & Conference … Continue reading →

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