Tag Archives: photos

The Buzzing Lights Project

Posted on January 17, 2017 by Robert

Toronto. Photographer Tanja Tiziana of our city has just completed her opus to the North American Neon Signs common over a half century ago. The book, “Buzzing Lights – The Fading Neon Landscape of North America” uses photographs to record … Continue reading →

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Miracle Repair Tips

Posted on December 24, 2016 by Robert

NEXT TORONTO MEETING: Wed, January 18, 2017 Russ Forfar, Lincoln Ross: Miracle Repair Tips Both Russ and Lincoln have spoken to the PHSC some 20 years ago.  Russ will give hints on repairing legacy film cameras like the late 1930s Leica shown … Continue reading →

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Photographic Canadiana Issue 42-3

Posted on November 30, 2016 by Robert

Toronto. This is our second issue using the new format. Our cover photograph of the 1800s Coffin Block Building is discussed in this issue by editor Lansdale. There is a brief text and photo essay about our fall fair. For … Continue reading →

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Before we had Photography

Posted on November 7, 2016 by Robert

Toronto. PHSC member and friend George Dunbar came across these remarkable photo-like B&W pencil illustrations by Paul Cadden of Scotland. Before 1839, only paintings or sketches by very talented artists could record your appearance for posterity – and that took … Continue reading →

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WestLicht Photographica Auction – 18, 19 Nov 2016

Posted on November 5, 2016 by Robert

Toronto. Our friends at WestLicht Auction in Austria have announced their next Photographic Auction on the 18th and 19th of this month. Click here for the press images and here for press text.This will be featured as one of their Anniversary … Continue reading →

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My Toronto – Photo Laureate Geoffrey James

Posted on November 2, 2016 by Robert

NEXT TORONTO MEETING: Wed, November 16, 2016 Geoffrey James: My Toronto Our speaker is well known photographer Geoffrey James. Born in Wales, Mr James became the first Photo-laureate of Toronto. The position began on March 31, 2016 and continues for three years. … Continue reading →

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Snapshot – First Fall talk in Rochester by TPHS

Posted on September 14, 2016 by Robert

Toronto. Our friends across the lake in Rochester have started their fall series of speakers too. Marian Early, Treasurer of TPHS in Rochester sent me an email announcing their first monthly speaker, Joe Struble of GEH. Joe will speak on the ubiquitous … Continue reading →

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Urban Toronto

Posted on August 19, 2016 by Robert

Toronto. Member George Dunbar, a retired industrial photographer offers many images to the Urban Toronto site. There is a lot of history on this site. Have a look and see the many images on urbantoronto.ca. The thumbnail for this post is … Continue reading →

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Lutz Dille’s Photos on display

Posted on November 4, 2013 by Robert

Toronto, November 4, 2013. According to U of T Magazine, the UTAC (University of Toronto Art Centre) is hosting 22 gelatine silver prints of the city taken by photographer Lutz Dille, a German-born photographer and filmmaker who lived in this … Continue reading →

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