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.
Niagara Falls with a Timmies
One cold February morning a couple of years ago I found myself enjoying a Niagara Falls sunrise. I had risen early and loaded the car with gear. A half hour drive, and a short walk, and I joined a small selection of hardy photographers that had also braved the elements that morning. The day was…
Niagara Falls
A close up of the crystal clear waters of the Niagara River flowing over Niagara Falls is just the tonic needed for the recent overcast weather. This one was taken last year in February, just after sunrise.
Old Scow
This image of the old scow, upriver of Niagara Falls, was taken early one cold February morning. The gulls make easy pickings of fish from the Niagara river, as they are dashed against this hulk and the rocks as the tumultuous water speeds toward Niagara Falls, a scant few hundred feet away.
Geese and God Rays
Up before the sun, I decided to go out and enjoy the dawn. Cloud cover put paid to ideas of seeing an epic sunrise. But as always, patience pays off. While continuing my explorations I saw this scene unfolding and stopped. As I waited the clouds opened momentarily and sunlight poured through. Searchlight beams shone…
Body Language
Nikki and I are adventurous souls. Not adrenaline junkies by any stretch, but we like to push ourselves. Both have experienced things others may have not, it’s a long list on both sides. Let’s just say, we like to see what we are each capable of, and challenge our own fears. Nikki used to be…
Street Performance
A walk through Central Park can be a roller coaster. It’s a beautiful place, with some dark associations. Walking those wide boulevards is pleasant. But keep your hands on your valuables. Just in case. While strolling arm in arm, Nikki and I noticed a group assembling around us. Something told us we were either about…
Trump Tower
Back in 2019 we went on vacation. As part of our 1600km road trip we spent a few days in New York City. My primary school buddy and ex-brother-in-law lives still in the UK, and we had arranged to make our separate ways to Central Park with our respective spouses on this very day at…
Portrait Mode
Portraits can be fun. I took this portrait of friend and entrepreneur Ty during a climb to service radio antennas on a 500 foot tower in Welland, Ontario. Unplanned. But unplanned portraits often make the most interesting portraits. Think of this as street photography. Vertical street photography. Ty and I climbed together a few times.…
Spring Rain
This image is from some time ago during Spring, on the outskirts of Port Colborne, Ontario. The ground had been dry until noon. When it came, rain quickly made puddles and rivulets everywhere, changing the landscape into a muddy mess as it continued to splash down. Insects ran for cover or climbed the nearest plants.…
