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Brodie MacPherson – Photo by Eric Trussler – from PPO Archives

Toronto. In issue 20-2, Ev draws on his experiences in the PPO for a captivating article on a truly eccentric character – photographer, Brodie MacPherson.

His issue 20-2 article begins, “Tall. opinionated, reclusive and cleveare all adjectives applicable to one Brodie Macpherson, one of the earliest Canadiaexponents of dye printing.

“His one-time experience as a lithographic camera operator brought a greadeal of practical experience to his photographic work, in particular his ability tdo ‘step-andrepeat’ exposures omatrices for the wash-off relief, later Dye Transfer, process.

“Brodie standardized on 11” x 14″ maton which he made multiple images. On one occasion I ordered 100 prints with 56 small cereal boxes on each perfectly registered print. These were delivered in few days. He had also a rapid transfesystem.

“His native mechanical ability and ingenuity were enhanced by a degree in engineering from the University oToronto, which he never mentioned. Neither did he mention his stint with thairforce in Africa and, it is believed, decoration. The only evidence of which existed in a snap of him in khaki shorts wearing, in addition, an R.A.F. handle bar moustache which became sort of a trademark.

“Brodie, as I have said, was opinionatedSeated in the back row at photographisociety meetings, stroking his moustachehe could be counted on to object to something. Following a concerted groan by those present, frequently he would be proven correct. …”

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