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.
Bursary of Hope revisited
Two years ago I attended a charity fundraising gala at the prestigious Liuna Station in Hamilton. This annual black-tie event is a silent auction for Bursary Of Hope For Autism, a registered non-profit organization based in Ontario run entirely by dedicated volunteers. Food, drink, music, silent auctions, and keynote speeches ensued. The night was a…
Teaching Photoshop
I used to pay some of my bills by teaching Photoshop. Here’s a thumbnail I made for one of my old video tutorials. I came across it when browsing old folders. It made me think. Though AI is taking centre stage right now there is still a massive need to know how to do things…
Building Portrait
A drone offers amazing possibilities for framing buildings to their best. With sweeping landscapes behind, or brooding clouds, or sunrises, a drone can give a whole world of angles which cannot be otherwise achieved. They are perfect flying cameras for landscape photographers and those looking to maximise photo opportunities, for photos, prints, and property portraits.…
Somewhere In 3D Space
I have a love of 3D modelling. As well as my work for commercial clients, I make quirky little things that appeal to me. Including coasters, of which I have two on my desk. Also including this word cube I made some time ago for Somewhere In Niagara. My intent was to make it part…
Fail Up
Not everything we attempt will succeed. Not every career will be without hurdles, some of which we will fall at. Also, not every haircut or fashion choice is a good one. We learn from every failure, small or large. That’s life. Don’t give up when things get hard. Try again. Find a way to your…
CN6218
Canadian National 6218 is a U-2-g class 4-8-4 “Northern” type steam locomotive, built by the Montreal Locomotive Works (MLW) in 1942 for the Canadian National Railway (CN). It became famous after it was brought back by CN for their Steam Excursion Program from 1964 to 1971. It is now on static display at the Fort…
River Bridge
Sunrise anywhere along the Niagara river is amazing, with the early light of dawn reflecting on the water. When the rising sun aligns with the International Rail Bridge at Fort Erie, it makes for some amazing images. This is one of several taken this morning. An early start saw my wife and I in the…
Inspirational
One of my sunrises. I call them mine. Because I enjoy them all to myself. Although, I imagine many others around the world watch this ball of fire come over the horizon each and every day. We are legion. And we are linked by our love of this moment. At any given time there are…
Cobwebs
I am fascinated by complexity and detail. I love to follow threads and discover patterns. To see the bigger picture in what seems to others as chaos. To make sense of the nonsense. Perhaps that is why I am so attracted to cobwebs. Like snowflakes, no two are exactly the same. Infinite in variety, yet…
