by Thomas Stirling | Jul 23, 2025 | AI, technology, web design, web development
How I Built Starblaster 3000 by Directing AI Like a Studio Team Creating Starblaster 3000, my retro-style browser game, started as a simple design experiment. I had a vision: a fast-paced, arcade-inspired space shooter that felt like something you’d find on a...
by Thomas Stirling | Apr 9, 2024 | astronomy, astrophotography, photography, space
Witnessing the 96% Solar Eclipse from My Backyard Yesterday, I had the incredible experience of watching a 96% solar eclipse right from the comfort of my own backyard. I stayed local for the eclipse because of work and my children’s school, unlike many who travel for...
by Thomas Stirling | Oct 13, 2023 | photography, urban exploration
Last week I took a trip over to Peaks Island to explore an abandoned WW2 military base. A quick 15-minute or so ferry ride from Portland Maine, this place is so picturesque and peaceful I would recommend it to anyone who just wants to get away from all and feel like...
by Thomas Stirling | Feb 6, 2021 | drone, technology, video, videography
I purchased a drone late last year. I have long wanted to get into shooting video with a drone and decided it was time to buy one. I quickly realized that a gimbal is a must-have if you want to shoot smooth gliding footage. A drone without a gimbal can do well for...
by Thomas Stirling | Jan 1, 2021 | photography
I managed to take many photos in 2020 despite the coronavirus restrictions to our lives. Below is a short slideshow of photos that I think are my best over the past year.
