Author Archives: Robert

the future is now …

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

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

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 …

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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a tale of a board

Toronto. Over the years, the PHSC has exchanged journals and newsletters with like minded groups. These include the Tailboard issued by “The Photographic Collectors Club of Great Britain“. Their latest issue of Tailboard (Feb 2024) is available in the  hard … Continue reading

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90 dollars, 90 dollars, do I hear 100?

Toronto, Ahhh, that time again! In a few short months it will be spring and auction time again. As details of our May 2024 auction unfold, we will add them to this site. Meantime, snuggle up – cold weather is … Continue reading

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a vicarious trip to France – today

Toronto. While you wait so patiently for our spring auction this coming May, why not visit an auction in Paris, France being held online until TODAY? I received an email yesterday morning from Christophe Goeury about an auction of cameras … Continue reading

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a bar walks into an archive …

Toronto. … well, you may know the story. If not, my good friend, George Dunbar, offers this wording from the LAC up in Gateaux, QC (once called Hull), “Library and Archives Canada (LAC) – 2024 marks the 50th anniversary of … Continue reading

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PHSNE 2022 Journal

Toronto. One of our exchange organizations, The PHS of New England is celebrating 51 years this year. A 2022 issue of its annual “Journal” featuring Simon Wing and other “Photographers, Innovators, and Entrepreneurs for Nine Decades” is available in either … Continue reading

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a day in the far north …

Toronto. I received an email a few weeks ago from my good friend and fellow PHSC member, George Dunbar, about the late Canadian Photographer Richard Harrington. A book of his Arctic photographs taken around 1948-1953 was featured in Canada’s History … Continue reading

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