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time to close your collection for now …

Posted on May 31, 2024 by Robert

Toronto. … and visit the AGO! You may find the exhibition called, “MAKING HER MARK: A HISTORY OF WOMEN ARTISTS IN EUROPE, 1400-1800” of particular interest (on until July 1, 2024). While viewing the paintings, think about the artists and … Continue reading →

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Mediterranean Rainbow

Posted on May 28, 2024 by Robert

Toronto. Local photographer and author, Vincenzo Pietropaolo, announces the exhibition of his latest work (June 4-28, 2024). Vince has been a PHSC member for many years and a speaker from time to time. Vince announces, “I would like to invite … Continue reading →

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what ever happened to …

Posted on May 17, 2024 by Robert

Toronto. As you browse the old photos at our fairs, do you ever wonder what happened to the people you see? The image at left is from a dry plate I bought some years ago at one of our fairs … Continue reading →

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Triumph of the Image

Posted on May 14, 2024 by Robert

Toronto. My good friend, George Dunbar, recently dropped me a line mentioning a NY Times article about at a Museum in Belgium. The article, titled, “Triumph of the Image” is an archived writing by Luc Sante. George writes, ”  A … Continue reading →

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June Bug

Posted on May 12, 2024 by Robert

Toronto. Entomology is the science of bugs. An offshoot of photography is close-up shots of bugs and bug parts for books, magazines, education, study, etc. Each spring we experience white grubs just below the surface. Skunks consider them delicacies and … Continue reading →

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not waiting for Godot …

Posted on May 7, 2024 by Robert

Toronto. … but waiting for the PHSC Spring Fair. With apologies to Sam Beckett. Now our Spring Auction is over you have another chance to add to your personal collection/user gear (or both). Collectors and users alike are welcome at … Continue reading →

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what a shot!

Posted on May 2, 2024 by Robert

Toronto. Attention all image collectors: Michael Lehr at ML Antiques is auctioning off a collection of old photos, mainly American. Visit his MailChimp notice here for more details. The cut line for the photograph at left says, “Western Charm: Immerse … Continue reading →

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exciting to now and future viewers

Posted on April 26, 2024 by Robert

Toronto. Past president Les Jones recently dropped me an email showing this link on Bored Panda titled, “50 Interesting Historical Photos That Might Change Your Perspective On The Past“. The photos are accompanied with a text commentary and date. Take … Continue reading →

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pictures don’t lie … yeah, right

Posted on April 23, 2024 by Robert

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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April showers …

Posted on April 4, 2024 by Robert

Toronto. … bring May flowers … as the old saying goes. A few posts back I mentioned that inclement weather can improve landscape/cityscape photos. Witness the famous jumping man shot by Cartier-Bresson, or the mood set in various ‘film noir’ … Continue reading →

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