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.
The power of Manual Focus
I want to discuss Manual Focus. Most photographers, including myself, like to use the various Auto Focus methods available. These work well, when they work. But sometimes they don’t. In normal basic use auto focus tends to find and fix on the closest object to the camera. And that can be problematic. In this case…
After The Party
The city of Port Colborne felt quiet last night after the many thousands of visitors that come to our sleepy little city for Canal Days made their way home after our signature firework display, which is widely thought of as the best in the region. Though many will be back tomorrow, many spend the day…
Canal Days 2025
This weekend sees the phenomenon known locally as Canal Days. It’s a 4-day celebration of the history of navigation through the Welland Canal, though Canal Days has become more associated in recent years with concerts, food trucks, vendors, and fireworks. This view from above the canal was taken just after 5:30am, well before the crowds…
In Days Of Old
In days of old, when knights were bold, and took too many selfies… In the old days taking selfies was a complicated affair. You had to hike to where you imagined would be a good photo, set up a tripod imagining where you would stand within the scene, expose for the shot you wanted to…
Italian Hall 90th Anniversary
I was recently honoured to be the event photographer for a celebration at the Italian Canadian Cultural Centre, AKA Italian Hall, in Port Colborne. This was a black tie event with several dignitaries on hand to give speeches. A blessing was said before the meal. A buffet meal was followed by several sit down courses.…
Kids Fishing Derby 2025
June 1st is Fathers Day. Here in Port Colborne we celebrate with an annual fishing derby for kids of 3 to 13. Free to enter, catch and release, with a free BBQ lunch to entrants and everyone goes home with a prize courtesy of our many generous sponsors. The event is now run by the…
Art Shop Revamped
I have spent some time to revamp my online stores and am pleased to advise that my collections are available now at a lower cost, with lower shipping rates. Visitors can keep more of their hard-earned money. I have added a Birds Of Prey collection, which I will expand. This photgraphy series highlights raptors outdoors…
Owl, Landing
During the years I have travelled throughout the Niagara region exploring and taking photographs I have seen some amazing things. Wildlife is one of my favourite subjects, whether it has wings or four legs or breathes underwater. I have made some of my images available online through an external site which offers a range of…
Canada Day 2024, Port Colborne
As regular readers know, I am a member of the Port Colborne Optimist Club. My job is easy: I carry things, and make things look pretty. Here are my photos taken from Canada Day, at H.H. Knoll park in Port Colborne. I will let the photos speak for themselves. There were many smiling faces. In…
