Category Archives: people

Larry Gubas 1942 – 2020

Posted on August 25, 2024 by Robert

Toronto. Larry was our Zeiss expert. He completed his massive opus on Zeiss and Photography (©2015) just a few years before he shuffled off this mortal coil, after 78 years. The dates and some material used here are courtesy of … Continue reading →

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David Breashears dead at 68

Posted on March 28, 2024 by Robert

Toronto. David was perhaps best known for his documentary in IMAX on climbing Mount Everest. Clay Risen wrote an obituary for the NYT (linking to the actual obituary, you’ll hit a paywall if you do not have an account) . … Continue reading →

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birds of a feather

Posted on March 16, 2024 by Robert

Toronto.  A niche in wildlife photography is populated with birders. As a hobby, a birder fills in a special need. Each year the birder searches for birds in their habitat. When first spotted, the location, date, and species of each … 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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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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Stanley J White 1929 – 2023 (93 7/8)

Posted on August 23, 2023 by Robert

Toronto. I was very sorry to learn of the death of Stan White. I’ve known Stan for about 40 years since he joined the society. Stan was president of our Toronto branch from 1985 to 1987 when the branch merged … Continue reading →

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Camera Technician Horst Wenzel 1939-2023

Posted on July 29, 2023 by Robert

Toronto. My friend Tonchi Martinic in BC writes, “… we have very sad news to share with all of you. Our best friend and well known camera technician Horst Wenzel has passed away. We share our sadness with all of … Continue reading →

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a memorial for Ian

Posted on July 6, 2023 by Robert

Toronto. We noted in a farewell post for Ian Archer that a formal obituary  would be posted in the Toronto Star at a later date. It was noted in the Star post that a celebration of life would take place … Continue reading →

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Ian P Archer 1958 – 2023

Posted on April 27, 2023 by Robert

Toronto. We were sad to learn of the death of Ian on Wednesday, April 19, 2023. Ian was a long time member of the PHSC and a frequent contributor to our monthly ZOOM meetings. He would have reached 65 later … Continue reading →

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drop it!

Posted on March 25, 2023 by Robert

Toronto. One of the specialities photographers often chose was sports photography. We have had sports photographers and sports topics at the society from time to time. At least one sports photographer and author (Les Jones) has even been president (plus programme … Continue reading →

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