Category Archives: fair

did ja here about …

Posted on October 17, 2026 by Robert

Toronto. …the guy who bought a Stereo Solograph camera at our fair on Sunday (tomorrow)? He found it at Les Jones’ table and snapped it up. The camera was made and sold by Anthony over a century ago. Anthony, later … Continue reading →

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lazy days ….

Posted on October 15, 2026 by Robert

Toronto. My thanks to president Clint for sending a link to me for “17 of the funniest finalists in the 2026 Nikon Comedy Wildlife Photography Awards” courtesy of Upworthy. The winner this year is the image at left taken in … Continue reading →

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got any weed …

Posted on October 13, 2026 by Robert

Toronto. …  photos that is. The photo at left of a seed pod and seeds from the common milkweed is a touch too recent to be collectible, but give it a century or so … Portraits are the most common … Continue reading →

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fair fun

Posted on October 11, 2026 by Robert

Toronto. As our fall fair date approaches, We asked exhibitors to send photos/videos of goods featured for sale. Les Jones sent this photo at left of a c1880 Photosphere camera as just one of a number of interesting  cameras he … Continue reading →

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ghoulies and ghosties …

Posted on October 9, 2026 by Robert

Toronto … and long leggedly beasties and things that go ‘bump’ in the night … is from a traditional Scottish folk prayer. As Halloween is fast approaching it seems fitting to discuss old post-mortem images (really old, not like the … Continue reading →

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calculating

Posted on October 5, 2026 by Robert

Toronto. Those of us who have delved into lens design in even a small way recognize the Gauss design. Before computers, lens design was calculated manually by mathematicians called (oddly enough) ‘computers’. This practice predated photography and lasted into the … Continue reading →

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shine a light on me

Posted on October 3, 2026 by Robert

Toronto. When film/plates were the way to go, ISO (ASA) ratings on the media were so slow professionals and advanced amateurs used studio lights (or flash) to soften shadows and allow a smaller lens stop. Kids of today using digital … Continue reading →

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digger o’dell

Posted on September 29, 2026 by Robert

Toronto. About six or seven years ago, we received a new variety of Milkweed – Cinderella Swamp Milkweed. When it first produced blossoms (attracts Monarchs each fall) it also attracted wasps. This variety turns out to be safe with butterflies. … Continue reading →

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giving a raspberry …

Posted on September 28, 2026 by Robert

Toronto. Photos like that at left (but much older than c2004) are suitable for any photographic collection – perhaps in a sub-set titled fruit, berries, bugs, insects, etc.. This critter was found wandering around my raspberries one year (the canes … Continue reading →

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come fly with me …

Posted on September 26, 2026 by Robert

Toronto. … as we float over Montreal by Helicopter about 55 or so years ago. This photo lacks some yellow giving this rather cold look. The photo of course is far too new to be a collectible in any case. … Continue reading →

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