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 […]


  • Bald Eagle, Gliding

    Bald Eagle, Gliding

    The latest addition to our online print collection is this majestic Bald Eagle, swooping low over a pond. This gallery […] READ MORE

  • Printing In Progress

    Printing In Progress

    As I type the printer makes happy noises, contentedly churning out hundreds of registration forms and rules for Sunday’s Port […] READ MORE

  • Meet The Band

    Meet The Band

    Today I had the great pleasure of working as the event photographer for an end of season performance by the […] READ MORE

  • The Cows

    The Cows

    In my travels around the region I have certain spots to which I return. One such is this pasture containing […] READ MORE

  • Peewee Poster 2023

    Peewee Poster 2023

    Last weekend I was the event photographer for an annual memorial fundraiser ride. The guest of honour, in whose name […] READ MORE

  • Whatever It Takes

    Whatever It Takes

    Event photography requires flexibility. One day you capture the vulnerability of a bride preparing for the ceremony. The next you shoot […] READ MORE

  • Meeting The Neighbours

    Meeting The Neighbours

    I was parked at the roadside taking photographs when a homeowner pulled in to his property. As soon as he […] READ MORE

  • Personal Status Update: Summer 2023

    Personal Status Update: Summer 2023

    I like to be busy. As well as my full time day job I do some volunteer work within the […] READ MORE

  • Merch Galore

    Merch Galore

    As a working product photographer my work flows easily from camera to merchandise. Take for example my ManhatTron design, comprised […] READ MORE

  • The Bird

    The Bird

    Down at the Sugarloaf Marina today, here in sunny Port Colborne, Nikki and I took some time out to sit […] READ MORE

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