I am a working photographer based in Niagara, though I have a passport and am more than willing to travel. A videographer. A drone pilot. A fool. I wear many hats.
This blog is about the fun things in my life. Photography. Nature. Technology. And whatever else I feel like writing about. This is GYST a blog (pun intended) about life, the universe, and everything. From Carl, your friendly neighbourhood Design Guy.
Somewhere In Niagara: Port Colborne
I’ve lived in Port Colborne since coming to Canada nearly twenty years ago. It’s a fairly small community; under 20 […]
2022 Calendars
The first of my Birds Of Prey 2022 Calendars are available now in two sizes, 8.5 x 11 (letter) for […]
Ferruginous Hawk, Descending
The Ferruginous Hawk is named for a characteristic rust-coloured plumage which may be differentiated from similar hawks by a distinctive […]
Somewhere In Niagara – Turtle
While out driving the back roads this week I came across this Midland Painted Turtle sitting calmly in the middle […]
Somewhere In Niagara – Photo Of The Week
Mystery Train I have taken the summer for some much needed time to reflect and revitalize. And now I’m back. […]
Get The Shot
I’ve heard every argument on both sides of the COVID vaccine debate. Only one side makes sense to me. With […]
Reconnecting with prime lenses
Over the last two years my tastes have moved me more into landscape photography, as I drive around enjoying the […]
Statuesque
These and other cast iron statues grace the Iron Garden, a treasure trove of creative beauty on the outskirts of […]
Album Cover Mockup – The Crossing
I created an album cover mockup for a fictional album by a fictional band, Styx (not). Here’s how it came […]
