Tag Archives: history

AI and photo history

Toronto. Some of us are bombarded by announcements about the marvellous results attained by artificial intelligence (AI). Here at the PHSC we use some apps touted as AI, especially Topaz Photo AI (with each update this program has shown improvement). … Continue reading

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under the double ‘U’

Toronto. Before television ever existed and even before movies gained any traction, we had stereo B&W cards made by Underwood & Underwood. As a child in the mid 1940s, I  remember visiting a relative’s farm near-by and being enthralled by … Continue reading

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a naughty portrait …

Toronto. We have the Black Creek Pioneer Village here while similar attractions exist elsewhere in our province like the village near Morrisburg. So what has this to do with photography? Well, some works of photographer and studio owner, William Notman, … Continue reading

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peck a little talk a little

Toronto. When I see this photo, I think of the song from “The Music Man“, a 1957 broadway musical, made into a movie five years later. Photo collectors have a wide variety of photos in their collection, often a rich … Continue reading

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An 1836 Letter on Stereo Vision

Toronto. A few years before successful photographic processes were formally announced, Reverend Maynard wrote his first letter letter on stereo vision to the Toronto Royal Standard. It was reproduced in issue 18-3 courtesy of Dr Robert Wilson of the PHSC. … Continue reading

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a review of the Shinjuku talk

Toronto. On Wednesday, October 16th, we had the pleasure of hearing Kjeld Duits in Japan speak on a small part of his latest photographic research via ZOOM/Eventbrite. Tokyo has eight distinct downtown areas including Shinjuku (in English Shinjuku means ‘way … Continue reading

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Shinjuku’s Lost Paradise – Toronto Program Oct 2024

Toronto. Join us on the 16th of October, 2024 at 8:00 pm for “Shinjuku’s Lost Paradise” the latest presentation by Dutch journalist and photographer based in Japan, Kjeld Duits, via ZOOM. Mr Duits last spoke with us in March of … Continue reading

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a flat Kodak – Photogram 52-3 fall 2024

Toronto. The latest Photogram is out in pdf and hard copy format. This 27 page edition has many stories and articles of interest to collectors. Join the MiPHS and get a copy today! The article ‘The Flat Folding Kodak: “The … Continue reading

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pictures don’t lie … yeah, right

Toronto. When I was a kid, my mother, looking at a  newspaper photo often said, “cameras don’t lie”.  Once I grew up and learned photography seriously, I realized ‘double’ exposures in a camera or darkroom with some skill could indeed … Continue reading

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Empire of Color (March 20, 2024 presentation review)

Toronto. Our March 20th session via ZOOM was terrific! Kjeld Duits gave an excellent and detailed  talk last Wednesday. Besides his informative slides, his presentation gave us many facts about Japanese photography and history, a few of which I have … Continue reading

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