Toronto. While you wait for our events, visit ML Antiques and see if they can fill gaps in your photo collection. While these photos are American, they may still plug a hole in the collection. Take a look – it’s … Continue reading
Toronto. Even before the 1870s, our Native Canadians were often chosen as subjects by photographers. The Native Canadians described these photographers as ‘Face Pullers’. Brock Silversides captured a segment of these photos in his 1994 book titled, “The Face Pullers: … Continue reading
Toronto. Many image collectors seem to choose a specific category like famous people, carbon prints, workers, etc. Others are eclectic in their choices. The earliest processes demanded bright illumination found outdoors during the day or in north lit studios, again … Continue reading
Toronto. In 1966, Simon and Garfunkel released a song written by Paul Simon in England. The title is apropos this post. The photo at left shows an old engineer piloting his steam engine home. By the time the song was … Continue reading
Toronto. Pre WW2 activity started to replace steam engines in North America with diesel but progress was very slow given funds invested in steam. Post WW2, action slowly heated up. Change was well underway by the 60s and over in … Continue reading
Toronto. Well over a century ago publications had a choice of using words, sketches, coarse half -tones, or real prints tipped in. In issue 19-5, future editor Bob Lansdale wrote an article titled, “Real photo prints graced early Canadian Photographic … Continue reading
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Toronto. Apologies to the riff on the NY Times and its slogan to make the above title. Photographic Canadiana issue 50-3 has gone to press and the pdf version sent to all members. This issue was an amazing effort by … Continue reading
Toronto. I grew up seeing photo prints made by indifferent folk from negatives exposed in cheap Kodaks. In the late 1950s, I bought a new Exakta and finally thought I could see good resolution in the tiny 1×1.5 inch negatives. … Continue reading
Toronto. In a recent post, I showed just one of the photographs owned by the National Gallery of Canada (NGC) and displayed in its exhibit of provocative and pivotal photographs. In issue 19-3, editor Roseborough wrote an illustrated article about … Continue reading
Toronto. Professional photographers seem to use a particular niche as a specialty. Some handle portraits, others news stories, or pets, or, beauty, or children. At left is an example of a shot of a young child relaxing outdoors. In this … Continue reading
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Stan White – Poems & Photos
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