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.
Hawk
This image was taken at the Canadian Raptor Conservancy near Simcoe, Ontario. As such, I cannot and will not claim it to be ‘Somewhere In Niagara’. However, it is a wonderful (I think) image of a Harris Hawk alighting on a dead tree stump. Taken in December 2020, birds were unaffected by COVID19. As I…
The power of darktable
That is not a typo. darktable is spelled with a lowercase d. It is an amazing, open source photo editing solution I have been using for some time now. With quite a pedigree and quite a following, darktable has a steep learning curve. In some ways it has made me rethink everything I thought I…
Blue Water
The Sugarloaf Marina in Port Colborne plays temporary home in season to pleasure craft from across the Great Lakes. Visitors from across America and Canada make their way by water to our South coast city to enjoy all the amenities we have to offer, and there are amenities aplenty. It can be a little chaotic…
Spring Forward
This weekend is the first weekend of Spring. Warmer weather is on the horizon. Soon, Canadians will be complaining of heat, flies, noisy air conditioning and even noisier crickets keeping them awake at night. How soon we forget that only weeks ago this very view across the harbour of Port Colborne, Ontrario, was a frozen,…
Welland Canal Reopening
Today, March 22, the Welland Canal reopens. Freight will once more flow across Lake Erie to destinations throughout Canada and the US and all parts of the Great LAkes system. Some will even go across the ocean to still further locations. Leisure craft from single mast pleasure boats to multi-deck cruise ships including the Viking…
Niagara Falls sunrise
This is the view from over 35 kilometres away. Taken with a Sigma 100 – 400 mm long lens as the sun rose over Niagara Falls. At this distance atmospheric haze and micro movements made for a little camera shake even on the tripod. I will make adjustments to eliminate that, next time. See the…
In The Moment
With warmer weather come family outings. Chances to make memories, for yourselves and for your children. But memory fades… Keep them fresh with professional photography. Don’t be the one holding the camera. Be in the photo. Be with your loved ones. Be in the moment. Hire a photographer. They’re worth every cent. Niagara based photography…
Serene Lake
This serene location features an overcast sky and the most amazing trees surrounding a fishing lake between two people. I like the tension. On the surface it’s a simple landscape view of a calm but overcast day at a recreational fishing lake. Look closer. Two people, separated by an obstacle. Not insurmountable, but for them…
Effective Advertising
Over a year ago I was hired by the Canalside Restaurant in Port Colborne, Ontario, for a video project to promote their ten individually themed hotel suites. After a walkthrough and conversations with Greg, the owner, I understood the need and had sketched an outline – a short promotional video highlighting our small city, the…
