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gold in those hills …

Posted on April 26, 2025 by Robert

Toronto. in issue 23-2, Bob Lansdale writes an auction topic titled, “Waddington’s Marks 100th Anniversary of the Klondike”. Many of us think about the romance of the Klondike gold rush in the Yukon territory in the late 1800s. Bob was … Continue reading →

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shifting value over time

Posted on April 20, 2025 by Robert

Toronto. Like many antiques, old photographs tend to appreciate with age. The value of a specific photograph  depends on many factors: condition, process used, subject (famous? pedestrian? newsworthy? etc.), current interest, studio, turnover, … A note from past president, sports … Continue reading →

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… brand new light …

Posted on April 12, 2025 by Robert

Toronto. Collecting items and reading history about our favourite past time is a pleasure to us aficionados. A big part of our art uses natural light to make a permanent image from nature. In fact an early book on photography … Continue reading →

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another great use for AI

Posted on April 7, 2025 by Robert

Toronto. I received an email from past president Les Jones this weekend noting that a genealogy web site is using AI to estimate the date of a photo based on its contents. Since the service (called PhotoDater) is  used within … Continue reading →

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Jimmy Inglis of Montreal

Posted on March 30, 2025 by Robert

Toronto. One of the Canadian photographers in the mid 1800s was Inglis. The photo at left carries the cut-line, “This photograph by James Inglis of Montreal, appeared as a tipped-in frontispiece in the Philadelphia Photographer of November 1866. Editor E.L. Wilson suggested the title “Right still, … Continue reading →

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The Henry Morgan Collection

Posted on March 27, 2025 by Robert

Toronto. Have you ever heard of “The Henry Morgan Collection of Photographic Portraits”? No? In issue 22-4 member Thomas Ritchie wrote an article on the collection. He begins by saying, “A large collection of photographs of eminent Canadians, held in storage for … Continue reading →

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Brodie’s Machine

Posted on March 21, 2025 by Robert

Toronto. Brodie Whitelaw (photographer) was well known to professional photographers in Ontario, especially past-editor Ev Roseborough. Brodie spoke at our May, 1989 meeting displaying a sampling of his skill via many beautiful prints. Born in 1910, Brodie died decades later … Continue reading →

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billboard in the bog

Posted on March 18, 2025 by Robert

Toronto. Photo collectors often cherish  outdoor photos and work photos. This image hits both topics, but may be a bit too new for the collecting fraternity. Shown here is a billboard size Tropospheric Scatter antenna from the late 1950s. Microwave … Continue reading →

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Newsletter 25-2 issued

Posted on March 1, 2025 by Robert

Toronto. Editor Patrick Gunn has put together an impressive issue for February. A fine example of his artistic and writing talent – the issues just keep getting better! Patrick tells us the basic framework including non time-sensitive articles are already … Continue reading →

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where oh where has my …

Posted on February 27, 2025 by Robert

Toronto. … little dog gone? As the singer sang so sadly. At left is one of two glass slides of terriers with no date, purpose, etc. Photo collectors often group their collection by kind and search shows, fairs, auctions, antique … Continue reading →

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