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.
Finding The Empire State
The Empire State Building takes a back seat here. The intersection is our focus. Visitors to New York expecting to find this building by sight may have a hard time as you literally cannot see this iconic building at ground level most of the time. It’s a needle in the proverbial haystack of surrounding skyscrapers.…
The Joys of Niagara
There are many things to enjoy about Niagara. Not just those on Clifton Hill and in the Niagara Falls tourist areas. Beyond the bright lights and cascading waters, the Niagara peninsula offers a wealth of things to explore. From hiking trails and conservation areas with diverse flora and fauna, to the less obvious. We are…
Rhinoceros
Rhinos are most famous for their horns, which when crushed to powder are highly prized by some for their alleged aphrodisiac and medicinal properties. This is odd, because the horns of rhinos are made entirely of keratin. The same material from which our human finger and toe nails are made. You could get entirely the…
Let’s Ride
Summer always brings people together for outdoor events. For example the annual Peewee Memorial Ride, taking place this year on June 3rd. Riders will take a guided 136km scenic meandering route through Niagara. The convoy will start at Fleeters Cafe on Hwy 3 in Wainfleet, and finish in Port Colborne at Super Mario’s around 4pm…
Wedding Photography
We love weddings. Weddings are a time for commitment. For change. For renewal. Weddings are a chance for families and friends to gather and celebrate the future. A wedding is also a stressful time for everyone. From the bride and groom to the bride’s mother to the organizer and the staff at the venue, prone…
Owl At Work
Swooping low and silently over the landscape looking for food, owls can be counted among the most ferocious birds of prey. Small and light, their cute looks and affectionately held place in popular myth bely their terrifying real-life abilities. Like all raptors, they are natural-born killers. Predators of the first order. Imagine if you will…
The Car Show Cometh
Here in Port Colborne, Ontario, we have a weekly car show that runs throughout the summer on Thursday evenings between 5pm and 8pm. We close off one of the main streets in our great little city and give it over to a celebration of classic cars. Exhibitors from across the region display their pride and…
IOTW: Derelict Barn
The Image Of The Week from Somewhere In Niagara is this derelict barn which caught my eye while driving around. I presume it to be derelict, as a tree is clearly growing inside it where the wall has collapsed. It may still be in use, but the barn has clearly seen better days. Haven’t we…
A Sombre Moment
While out driving recently I found myself on another long and dusty road. I haven’t been down this one for a while. On this day I felt the need. And what I saw made me a little sad. I’ll let the video do the talking.
