Category: Hertha

This subject relates to topics related to the Hertha family, or other things linked with Hertha, including this website.

  • Letters From Uncle Bill

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    Letters From Uncle Bill

    It was during my visit to Calgary in late April that I took my father to the hospital.  We both thought it would be just a short stay.  However, he was admitted.  Meanwhile, I continued to prepare and organize things for the move from Calgary to Toronto. One day, dad asked if I had found…

  • Domain Names

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    It may be observed by some that the domain name of this site is changed to journey-to-the-east.ca.  The domain names hertha.com and hertha.ca continue to work as before. I am advised that no changes are required to existing links, such as those within this site and those embedded in other sites connecting to this one.…

  • Photo-Essay Tools

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    Photo-Essay Tools

    Until recently, I have used the native capabilities of Lightroom’s Slideshow Tool to create my photo-essays; it allows me to make a “video” of my travel shots. Integration into the rest of my workflow has tied me to that tool for some time.  But the limitation remained frustrating and finally came to a head. I…

  • Screen Saver

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    Screen Saver

    A self-portrait. As you can see, over the years, I am still able to maintain my youthful appearance. Panasonic DMC G1, Lumix G Vario 7-14 f/4.0, ISO 100, 14mm, f/4.0, 1.6 sec

  • Max Hertha

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    Max Hertha

    In 2005 and then again in 2007 we visited Sonneberg Germany. We came across this WW1 Memorial in the church where my Dad was christened.On the memorial was the name of Max Hertha. Recently I received a message from someone who had the program from the dedication ceremony, which included an entry for all those…