Tag Archives: photos

famous people photos

Posted on June 1, 2026 by Robert

Toronto. A sub set of many photo collections is portraits of famous people – usually in politics or entertainment. We should see more famous people outside these two genres like those of the scientific world such as Michael Faraday (digitized … Continue reading →

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tender times …

Posted on May 31, 2026 by Robert

Toronto. Old Photo Collectors sometimes divide a collection into sub-groups. One possibility is animals, or birds. In the old plates and films days, it was difficult to capture wild bird photos, making them a bit hard to find. Today, the … Continue reading →

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water, water, everywhere …

Posted on May 27, 2026 by Robert

Toronto. The PHSC has arranged for the following presentation today at 8 pm by our previous newsletter editor, professional photographer Ms Faridani: Katrin Faridani — Demystifying Toronto’s Water Infrastructure Wednesday, May 27, 2026 8pm; Free, online via ZOOM (please contact … Continue reading →

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Order vs Chaos Digital EXTRA companion now LIVE!

Posted on May 11, 2026 by Robert

Toronto. We occasionally deviate from photographic history to the purpose of photography – images – and ways to improve our skills. We do this since many of our members also shoot – both film and digital as well as collecting … Continue reading →

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order versus chaos …

Posted on April 19, 2026 by Robert

Toronto. Our favourite editor, Rita Godlevskis is at it again! Her latest opus in print for PhotoED is out now. Rita writes,”Perhaps as a subconscious reflection of a collective global zeitgeist, this year’s photoED Magazine trilogy explores contrasts. “We begin … Continue reading →

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holy Zeiss, Batman …

Posted on April 18, 2026 by Robert

Toronto. … said Robin. Discerning camera collectors realize that Zeiss sometimes licensed its designs outside Germany to avoid tariffs – and possibly expand manufacturing capacity in the short term for photographic products. The quarter (0.25 cents) sized Tessar F 35 … Continue reading →

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digital 3D c2001

Posted on March 31, 2026 by Robert

Toronto. Long time members of the PHSC can recall  Stan White and his passion for 3D. Over the years Stan was much involved with the PHSC in various executive capacities as well as being a periodic speaker. Stan was a … Continue reading →

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can she bake a cherry pie …

Posted on March 27, 2026 by Robert

Toronto. Mike Lehr in New Jersey announced his latest auction (online) starts March 28th. The auction of old photos is called, “March 2026 Unreserved Photo Auction — Curiosities, Performers & Vernacular Photography“. Click on the link at left to register … Continue reading →

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a DAR mystery train

Posted on March 19, 2026 by Robert

Toronto. Collectors of old images sometimes concentrate on transportation photos, or have a subset of their collection comprising of transportation/train photos. Here is a mystery you perhaps can solve. Jeff Ward in Halifax dropped me a line the other day … Continue reading →

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see any more fauna?

Posted on February 26, 2026 by Robert

Toronto. A sub-set of old photos collectors like to collect are fauna. Either wild or domestic. Sometimes a particular species. Or a special era. This example, while far too recent to be collectible, could be considered either fauna or pets. … Continue reading →

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