Author Archives: Robert

an archives to remember

Posted on February 18, 2024 by Robert

Toronto. The Yukon Archives pulled together a nifty little illustrated pdf covering their history from 1972 to 2012 including a selection of photographs and memorabilia from its fonds. Like other provinces and territories, the Yukon has many lakes. To the … Continue reading →

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Lewis Frissell movie maker 1903 – 1931

Posted on February 17, 2024 by Robert

Toronto. My good friend George Dunbar noticed this article on the late Lewis Frissell while browsing the Dictionary of Canadian Biography website. While Frissell was born in NYC, his thirst for adventure and doing something meaningful with his life brought … Continue reading →

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eyes wide open …

Posted on February 16, 2024 by Robert

Toronto. Alexa sent me an email the other day announcing a new camera from Lomography. The Sprocket Rocket comes in red or blue. It is a panoramic camera. Alexa writes, “We are excited to announce that TWO new Sprocket Rocket … Continue reading →

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a different tank

Posted on February 15, 2024 by Robert

Toronto. Did you ever wonder about tanks – military, not photographic? The tanks of WW1 were much different from those of WW2. And again, without photography we would have to rely on words and sketches. The Canadian War Museum has … Continue reading →

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Anton Vogee, photographer, Yukon

Posted on February 14, 2024 by Robert

Toronto. For some years Scott Rickard was our programme director (and a speaker in the fall of 2015).  Scott and his wife had recently moved south after operating a photo studio up in Dawson. Scott joined the re-enactment of a … Continue reading →

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BHM – British Columbia’s Black Pioneers

Posted on February 13, 2024 by Robert

Toronto. My good friend, George Dunbar, discovered a site managed by Digital Museums Canada. This site, Community Stories, offers a timely story titled, “British Columbia’s Black Pioneers: Their Industry and Character Influenced the Vision of Canada“. “Their story is unlike … Continue reading →

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the future is now …

Posted on February 12, 2024 by Robert

Toronto. In years gone by, extreme wide angle lenses were very special. A lens was attached to a camera to capture a specific angle of view. In many cases, the lens was stopped down to avoid unintentional vignetting. Specialty wide … Continue reading →

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quirky Canadian street photography

Posted on February 11, 2024 by Robert

Toronto. Photo collectors make astute choices for their collections. Some specialize by process; some by date; some by subject; some by region; etc. Others are quite eclectic in their choice. Some photos are taken by amateurs; some are family photos; … Continue reading →

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Executive Meeting No 44 via ZOOM

Posted on February 10, 2024 by Robert

PHSC President Clint Hryhorijiw Toronto. Hot for February these days – and here we are again meeting via ZOOM (for the 44th time)! The latest PHSC newsletter by editor Katrin Faridani is due out this month. Any viewer who wishes … Continue reading →

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perks and perils …

Posted on February 9, 2024 by Robert

Toronto. I often think about the risks some photographers take to get ‘that shot’ but this article in the Feb 1, 2024 issue of the Christian Science Monitor by Michael S. Hopkins (contributor and writer) with photos by his wife, … Continue reading →

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