Tag Archives: D-Day

20 seconds of history

Posted on January 20, 2025 by Robert

Toronto. The late Bob Lansdale (editor of the journal after Ev Roseborough) was determined to see Canadian photographic efforts recognized. In the case of the famous June 6, 1944 D-Day landing photos, Bob wrote and amended his article on the … 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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The Amalgamated Photo History Newsletters Vol 2-5 (May 2021)

Posted on May 22, 2021 by Robert

Toronto. A couple of special items are reproduced here in our special members-only supplement. As a member of the PHSC, you received this supplement Friday, the 21st of May. Vol 2-5 was sent out last Friday afternoon to all current members … Continue reading →

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Juno Beach 75 years ago today

Posted on June 6, 2019 by Robert

Toronto. June 6th, 1944 was a memorable day. The famous D-Day landings took place on the beaches of Normandy. Canada took Juno Beach in a spectacular fashion. Editor Bob Lansdale has made it his challenge to see that the event … Continue reading →

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scooping the war

Posted on September 6, 2018 by Robert

Toronto. A few days back George Dunbar dropped me an email about an  article in the magazine/website Canada’s History called “Scooping the War“. Those of us who are old enough or who were blessed as news photographers know full well … Continue reading →

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June 6th commemorated D-Day landing in 1944

Posted on June 9, 2018 by Robert

Toronto. Are you old enough to remember the June 6, 1944 D-Day landing of allied troops on the beaches of Normandy 74 years ago? The few remaining film clips of that epochal landing are all Canadian although they are often … Continue reading →

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Cine coverage of D-Day landing in WW2 – the saga continues

Posted on January 7, 2018 by Robert

Toronto.  The story of the cine coverage of the D-Day Landings in France has taken a final twist.  Editor of Photographic Canadiana, Robert Lansdale, has confirmed that video images are from three boats and by automatic cameras mounted on the … Continue reading →

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Photographic Canadiana 43-2

Posted on September 5, 2017 by Robert

Toronto. We did the address covers and the printing at the top of this Labour Day weekend. Your copy will be in the mail shortly – if you are a member! Not a member yet? No problem. There is a … Continue reading →

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