GYST: A Blog


Drone pilot out exploring. Somewhere in Niagara

I am a working photographer based in Niagara though I have a passport and am more than willing to travel. A videographer. A drone pilot. A fool. I wear many hats. This blog focuses on the fun things in my life. Photography. Nature. Technology. And anything else I feel like writing about. This is GYST a blog (pun most definitely intended) about life, the universe, and everything. From Carl, your friendly neighbourhood Design Guy.

  • Long Weekend

    Drawing of a family enjoying a picnic somewhere in niagara.

    Here in Canada we are heading into a long weekend. The Monday before May 24 is Victoria Day, an annual […]

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  • Half A Boat

    Viking Octantis in Port Colborne at the Robin Hood mill

    Yesterday I posted an image of the Viking Octantis cruise ship passing the Robin Hood mill in Port Colborne. Today […]

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  • Big & Little

    Viking Octantis cruise ship passing the Robin Hood mill in Port Colborne as it goes through the Welland canal.

    Up with the sun today, I found myself across the Welland Canal from our local grain processing facility, the Robin […]

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  • A Creative Eye

    Bridge 21 and Smokin' Buddha

    Following on from the previous post discussing aspect ratio, one of the images imported during the same session showcases the […]

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  • 3:1 Panorama

    Port Colborne

    By default most cameras record images in 4:3 aspect ratio. Some use the web friendly 16:9. Many people never look […]

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  • Harley Davidson 2009 CVO Springer

    Limited editiion Harley Davidson CVO Springer motorbike

    At the recent Motorycle Swap Meet in Ridgeway I spoke with one of the Show & Shine winners and wanted […]

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  • Long Weekend

    Long Weekend

    Here in Canada we are heading into a long weekend. The Monday before May 24 is Victoria Day, an annual […]

  • Half A Boat

    Half A Boat

    Yesterday I posted an image of the Viking Octantis cruise ship passing the Robin Hood mill in Port Colborne. Today […]

  • Big & Little

    Big & Little

    Up with the sun today, I found myself across the Welland Canal from our local grain processing facility, the Robin […]

  • Long Weekend

    Long Weekend

    Here in Canada we are heading into a long weekend. The Monday before May 24 is Victoria Day, an annual […]


  • Half A Boat

    Half A Boat

    Yesterday I posted an image of the Viking Octantis cruise ship passing the Robin Hood mill in Port Colborne. Today […]


  • Big & Little

    Big & Little

    Up with the sun today, I found myself across the Welland Canal from our local grain processing facility, the Robin […]


  • Penny Sale

    Penny Sale

    Being an Optimist is a commitment both personal and civic. I commit to staying as positive as I can in […] READ MORE

  • Trapped In The Original Matrix

    Trapped In The Original Matrix

    Some time ago a friend of mine asked me to replicate the original Space Invaders arcade machine bezel. I made […] READ MORE

  • Youtube Copyright

    Youtube Copyright

    I make an occasional video for Youtube. This page shows my latest. When making videos I am careful not to […] READ MORE

  • IOTW: Relax

    IOTW: Relax

    Working from home often means taking on more work. That early morning commute in both directions can be replaced by […] READ MORE

  • Murder Mystery

    Murder Mystery

    On October 21st 2023 a select group assembled for a night that would end in death. Fortunately, a world-class detective […] READ MORE

  • Keeping Busy

    Keeping Busy

    As I type, my computer is importing the photos from a charity gala I shot last night. Those images will […] READ MORE

  • The Big Goose

    The Big Goose is a famous landmark known to anyone that has travelled the Trans-Canada highway as it passes Wawa, […] READ MORE

  • Gardening Leave

    Gardening Leave

    As a nation, Canadians spend a lot of energy and time during Summer edging drives, pruning trees, and cutting grass. […] READ MORE

  • Autumn Leaves

    Autumn Leaves

    Our long walks and explorations will soon be over for another year. This weekend (October 21) brings an undeniable change […] READ MORE

  • Download Galleries

    Download Galleries

    My event photography services are fully supported with a range of print and art products. Clients enjoy the ability to […] READ MORE

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