Category Archives: activities-other

Graflex Historic Quarterly 1-24 (Graflex Journal)

Posted on June 10, 2024 by Robert

Toronto. My friend Ken Metcalf down in North Carolina sent me a note saying the first edition of the GHQ for 2024 is out. Earlier issues are on the GHQ web site. You can also link to the organization’s website … Continue reading →

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time to close your collection for now …

Posted on May 31, 2024 by Robert

Toronto. … and visit the AGO! You may find the exhibition called, “MAKING HER MARK: A HISTORY OF WOMEN ARTISTS IN EUROPE, 1400-1800” of particular interest (on until July 1, 2024). While viewing the paintings, think about the artists and … Continue reading →

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Mediterranean Rainbow

Posted on May 28, 2024 by Robert

Toronto. Local photographer and author, Vincenzo Pietropaolo, announces the exhibition of his latest work (June 4-28, 2024). Vince has been a PHSC member for many years and a speaker from time to time. Vince announces, “I would like to invite … Continue reading →

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what a shot!

Posted on May 2, 2024 by Robert

Toronto. Attention all image collectors: Michael Lehr at ML Antiques is auctioning off a collection of old photos, mainly American. Visit his MailChimp notice here for more details. The cut line for the photograph at left says, “Western Charm: Immerse … Continue reading →

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Ahhh, spring …

Posted on May 1, 2024 by Robert

Toronto. It’s May 1st and all the flowers are beginning to blossom – some even last month. We know spring has arrived because the lawns are alive with flowers – dandelions. We notice many lawns sprouting these nasty beauties. We … Continue reading →

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night flower

Posted on April 30, 2024 by Robert

Toronto. Stephen Bulger has been a member of the PHSC from time to time. In Toronto, the CONTACT program features photography and photographic themes around the city each spring. This year, the Gallery features works by Sara Angelucci such as … Continue reading →

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the cost of convenience

Posted on April 24, 2024 by Robert

Toronto. I have posted previously on film vs. digital and its consequences. Since photography was created in 1839 until digital technology went main stream, family ‘snap-shooters’ and amateur family historians could save photographs in an album or shoe box to … Continue reading →

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pictures don’t lie … yeah, right

Posted on April 23, 2024 by Robert

Toronto. When I was a kid, my mother, looking at a  newspaper photo often said, “cameras don’t lie”.  Once I grew up and learned photography seriously, I realized ‘double’ exposures in a camera or darkroom with some skill could indeed … Continue reading →

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when art and science collide

Posted on April 8, 2024 by Robert

Toronto. This post is about 3D, not media nor lenses nor cameras, all of which also benefit from scientific analysis. In the days of film and glass-plates, the angle/distance between our eyes was used to create two images – one … Continue reading →

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London air

Posted on April 5, 2024 by Robert

Toronto. Okay folks, the famous London show for this spring is on Saturday, April 20th this year so scoot down the 401 and pick up some neat goodies for your collection and/or user gear! NEW LOCATION FOR 2024: Westview Baptist … Continue reading →

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