Tag Archives: British

De Cry of a desert victory

Posted on December 30, 2021 by Robert

Toronto. When America joined in against the Axis in WW2, the Hollywood studios and British studios made movies to support government involvement (and keep some actors at home).  The scene at left is a still promoting the movie “Desert Victory” … Continue reading →

Posted in history | Tagged , , , , , , | Comments Off on De Cry of a desert victory

camera boy

Posted on May 23, 2021 by Robert

Toronto. My good friend and fellow PHSC alumni, George Dunbar spotted this interesting web site and the sample German stereo card added by John Robertson of the UK back on January 18th of this year (2021). Browse the interesting links … Continue reading →

Posted in history | Tagged , , , , , , | Comments Off on camera boy

China through British eyes in 1980s

Posted on August 12, 2019 by Robert

Toronto. Russ Forfar often alerts me to interesting scientific concepts potentially of use in future photographic endeavours. This time Russ sent me a note on a new book by the British photographer Adrian Bradshaw. Adrian has been interested in China … Continue reading →

Posted in people | Tagged , , , , , , , | Comments Off on China through British eyes in 1980s

Cameras in Use

Posted on March 13, 2017 by Robert

Toronto. George Dunbar sent me an email with a few images showing various photographs of cameras in use. Over the years, I have collected a few images. Almost all are portraits or family groups. Taking photographs of workers in action … Continue reading →

Posted in people, photos | Tagged , , , , , , , , , , , , | Comments Off on Cameras in Use

Spring? I Shutter at the Thought :-)

Posted on October 18, 2016 by Robert

Toronto. Friend and PHSC member Russ Forfar passed along this note from Karim Amrani. Perhaps you can find such a service in Canada. The value will depend on the cost vs. the camera and shutter. “I’ve had broken springs in … Continue reading →

Posted in camera | Tagged , , , , , | Comments Off on Spring? I Shutter at the Thought :-)