I am a working photographer, videographer, and drone pilot. I’ve been serving the Niagara region for 2 decades.
This is the blog section. It’s not about work, you can read that on the other pages and see some portfolios if you want to. This page is about the fun things in my life. Photography. Nature. Technology. And whatever else I feel like writing about. It’s about life, the universe, and everything. From Carl, your friendly neighbourhood Camera Guy.
Frost on Gibson Lake
As the weather begins to move from Summer to Autumn, the leaves are already changing colour. The days are cooler. The wind sometimes has a bite. Which brings to mind thoughts of Winter. This image of Gibson Lake in Thorold, Ontario, was taken one cold crisp morning from the well-maintained boardwalk that runs alongside the…
Beamer Falls
The stars aligned today and Nikki and I were able to take time for a much needed day out. We decided to explore further afield than usual. Beamer Falls Memorial Conservation Area sits atop the Niagara escarpment south of Grimsby, Ontario. It is home to a couple of excellent trails, one easy and one not…
Aspect Ratio
Many people understand aspect ratio instinctively. Others do not. Aspect ratio is an important consideration when dealing with prints or artwork intended to go on your wall or desk in a frame. So it’s worth taking a moment to understand. What, exactly, is aspect ratio? In the simplest terms, it means “It’s this many wide…
Snowy Owl
Sitting on a rock, in a field, somewhere in Canada, this snowy owl scans the undergrowth for prey. Famous for their stealth and speed through the air, snowy owls are voriacious and will eat almost anything that moves. And with their almost 360 degree range of motion combined with amazing eyesight that can see a…
Floatfest
A regular summer event in Niagara is Floatfest. This free event draws people to the Welland Canal to enjoy a day floating around in the water, soaking up the sun, and just relaxing. Ashore, bands play. Vendors ply their trade. Music and smells from food trucks drift across the water. From mid morning until late…
Bike Rides
Today I was invited to meet a group of motorbike riders on a Poker Run and take photos. A charitable event, I often tag along for such things. This is not an uncommon invitation. Due to other (paid) commitments, I couldn’t, however I was able to swing by long enough to drop off a print…
2024 Duck Race
As a director of the Port Colborne Optimist Club I am involved organizing and running all our events, which this year included the 2024 Duck Race. The duck race took place during the recent Canal Days festival right here in Port Colborne. This is the first year the ducks have raced since 2019. The previous…
Fun With Files
After a long and productive Canal Days weekend I hooked my 360 camera to the computer with a mind to browsing some of the files and video footage taken. My software was behaving oddly, so I did the usual first thing and checked for updates. Finding some, I applied them, and rebooted the machine when…
Canal Days
Port Colborne, Ontario. During the 2024 Canal Days festival a staple visitor to our fair city is the Empire Sandy. She is a ‘Tall Ship’ three-masted schooner with a long history. Canal Days usually begins when she arrives and fires her port cannon, which can be heard across the city. Everywhere the sound of her…
