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 […]


  • Public Service Announcement

    Public Service Announcement

    Train station tannoy: “The train now arriving at platforms 1,2,3,4 and 5… is coming in sideways.” The old jokes remain […] READ MORE

  • I Bought A Train

    I Bought A Train

    For anyone that might be confused by this title: I have not actually bought a train. Nor did I graffiti […] READ MORE

  • Morgan’s Point, Ontario.

    Morgan’s Point, Ontario.

    Lake Erie winds tear at the exposed ground along the shoreline. The trees take the brunt of the impact, and […] READ MORE

  • IOTW: Stillness

    IOTW: Stillness

    There is a moment during every sunrise where the world just stands still. Nothing happens. Birds stop in mid air. […] READ MORE

  • A Pleasure Shared

    A Pleasure Shared

    My travels throughout Niagara are majority solo. I drive, I explore, hike, take photographs, alone. This is fine. I enjoy […] READ MORE

  • IOTW: No Swimming

    IOTW: No Swimming

    The image of the week was shot beside the Old Scow, nestled precariously just upstream of Niagara Falls on the […] READ MORE

  • Oncopeltus Fasciatus

    Oncopeltus Fasciatus

    Oncopeltus Fasciatus, more commonly known as the Milkweed Bug, is one of only two creatures whose natural food is the […] READ MORE

  • Autumn Thoughts

    Autumn Thoughts

    On an early October afternoon I pulled in to a parking spot in Reebs Bay, Wainfleet. The beach boardwalk here […] READ MORE

  • Just Another Day

    Just Another Day

    Niagara Falls is a world famous destination for honeymooners and tourists. Visitors come from all over the world to see […] READ MORE

  • Table Cards

    Table Cards

    As a nice bonus for the Murder Mystery guests, I am making table cards that attendees can take away and […] READ MORE

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