Yesterday a sequence of events occurred which showed me once more the underlying balance of the universe. Put simply, I believe that for every good thing there is a bad one. And for every bad thing, a good. I have the perspective of a man […]
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The Design Guy blog is a personal project featuring articles on design, creativity, photography, tech, tips, and life. I add to this journal as the mood takes me, whimsically. Enjoy.
In The Bog with Nikki
My long-suffering lady and I explored an area of several square miles of potentially fatal rattlesnake-infested peat bog, where a single misstep could suck the unwary to their doom in it’s dank and fetid embrace. Seemed like a good way to spend Mother’s Day. This […]
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SIN Ep. 15: Canadian Raptor Conservancy
In December 2020 I visited the Canadian Raptor Conservancy, home to several species of Raptors (Birds of Prey) from around the globe. It’s a fantastic place I can fully recommend to bird lovers and photographers alike. Words really cannot do it justice, so I made […]
Read moreSpace Invaders Art
A friend of mine is a huge fan of old arcade machines. I made this Space Invaders cabinet art reproduction, to frame and hang on his game room wall. The original bezel simply has an open space through which players look into the cabinet, so […]
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Whole Lotta Rosie
Finding myself at a loose end this past weekend due to my wife’s work schedule, I thought that rather than stay in alone I would get out, make the most of it, and do something different. Somewhere In Niagara this week sees me on location […]
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Another Sunrise
I love to see a new day begin. There is something about it which makes anything possible. So I go out, and see the world awaken. Again and again. This week in Somewhere In Niagara: Another Sunrise. I was fortunate enough to see several sunrises […]
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Postcards From The Porch: Plan B
OK. With cases and hospitalizations rising exponentially in Ontario, the announcement on Friday that increased restrictions and financial penalties would immediately be put into effect effectively kiboshed my plans for world domination giving my local community a much needed morale boost. Time for Plan B. […]
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As Ontario endures another week of lockdown, community spirit is on the verge of becoming a victim of COVID-19. Postcards From The Porch is my initiative to beat back the blues and keep spirits high. For the next 2 Saturdays, April 17 and 24, I […]
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Photo Of The Year
I like to drive around taking photos of things of beauty that catch my eye. No plan. I take random lefts and rights and often have no idea where I am going until I get there. That’s the core concept behind Somewhere In Niagara – […]
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Somewhere In Niagara
Driving Miss Nikki I do like to drag my long-suffering wife with me on my outings when I can. It’s always more fun to share things in real life than as anecdotes when you get home, and we do have fun. A lot. I am […]
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