Photographers Life,

Thanks to @massaudubonarcadia for sharing one of the shots from last week when I visited. I was in the area and stopped in hopes of seeing the indigo bunting again but I didn’t see them. So I captured this guy and a few other Cedar Waxwings. If anyone needs a place to go wander and enjoy nature please stop Arcadia. Drop a little donation in their box and enjoy some amazing trails and all sorts of wildlife and nature at its finest. Image made with Nikon D500 and Tamron 150x600 on my Sirui Carbon fiber monopod and L-10 tilts head. Edited in Lightroom Classic. ##cedarwaxwing #cedarwaxwings #ignewengland #igmassachusetts #wildlifephotography #birds #birdsofinstagram (at David Carrigan Photography) https://www.instagram.com/p/By8oJEaBg50/?igshid=1nhbc0kkylhx8

A special day for @soniarc71 and myself. Amelia’s graduation for Pre-k! #daddyslittlegirl #kidergarten #growinupfast #blackandwhite #blackandwhitephotography #siruiimaging #siruiprofessional (at David Carrigan Photography) https://www.instagram.com/p/By780QApnLF/?igshid=gp1x5rf8mn22

A puppy named Simon. ❤️ #frenchie #frenchiesofinstagram #puppies #puppies_of_instagram #mansbestfriend @vigia.frenchbulldogs @marvelbull7 (at Westfield, Massachusetts) https://www.instagram.com/p/ByxgnV7Jf6e/?igshid=6fob9wwjigwc

Moments after getting whacked in the face by Simon with his stick. Not a happy pooch. #bostonterrier #frenchie #bostonterrierig #frenchiesofinstagram #mansbestfriend @vigia.frenchbulldogs @marvelbull7 (at Westfield, Massachusetts) https://www.instagram.com/p/Byu2qDXJXlq/?igshid=t53ngaeyubp6

One more Cedar Waxwing. @siruiusa @siruiimaging #siruiprofessional #birds #birdsofinstagram #cedarwaxwing (at Westfield, Massachusetts) https://www.instagram.com/p/BytVZn7pqE1/?igshid=z1r2f8mgvnur

A puppy named Simon. ❤️ #frenchie #frenchiesofinstagram #puppies #puppies_of_instagram #mansbestfriend @vigia.frenchbulldogs @marvelbull7 (at Westfield, Massachusetts) https://www.instagram.com/p/BysL84HJb_n/?igshid=r57hqpfnar2k

Cedar Waxwing image 2. Try to shoot all compositions when you photography. Go wide, Go closeup, go vertical. @siruiusa @siruiimaging #siruiprofessional #birds #birdsofinstagram #cedarwaxwing #naturephotography #ignewengland #igmassachusetts (at Mass Audubon Arcadia Wildlife Sanctuary) https://www.instagram.com/p/BypinzMpYSr/?igshid=10muwk09mz6t0

I got to photograph the boyz last night playing. So for the next bunch of images of them will be a series of photos of this little time of playing. #frenchbulldog #frenchiesofinstagram #bostonterrier #dogsofinstagram @vigia.frenchbulldogs @marvelbull7 (at Westfield, Massachusetts) https://www.instagram.com/p/BypcwyLJxtN/?igshid=ybynpcuicvxf

Cedar Wax Wing at Arcadia Wildlife Sanctuary. #birds #birdsofinstagram #cedarwaxwing #siruiprofessional @siruiusa @siruiimaging #withmytamron (at Mass Audubon Arcadia Wildlife Sanctuary) https://www.instagram.com/p/ByoDyuZpks4/?igshid=1mpgxck9nbben

The Simonator! My wife called him that when he first came home. And it sort of stuck. Amelia walks around saying Simonator Simonator. I worked more on getting him to climb stairs last night. He wasn’t very happy with me. He laid on the other side of Yoda forever last night. I woke up with him snuggled in with me. I guess he got over it. #frenchie #frenchiesofinstagram #mansbestfriend #puppies_of_instagram #blackandwhitephotography #withmytamron @vigia.frenchbulldogs @marvelbull7 (at Westfield, Massachusetts) https://www.instagram.com/p/ByiDtO1JB-1/?igshid=11nki6x60b5id

Hang in Dad I’m almost ready! #frenchbulldog #frenchiesofinstagram #bulldogs #bulldogsofinstagram #puppies #mansbestfriend #withmytamron @vigia.frenchbulldogs @marvelbull7 (at Westfield, Massachusetts) https://www.instagram.com/p/ByfIrHDJOR0/?igshid=7fmnjkuzd642

A face everyone loves. One of thing about pet photography is often times you get what you get. Yoda for years has been the king avoiding the perfect portrait. Until now. #westfieldma #bostonterrier #dogsofinstagram #mansbestfriend #petphotography #withmytamron (at Westfield, Massachusetts) https://www.instagram.com/p/BycjvkIpj3n/?igshid=1jy125ggy1n42

Well at 6 months old, this Daddy couldn’t be happier with a puppy named Simon. His personality is amazing. He sort of the dog everyone dreams of. He is 95% house broken. He eats well. He is playful but not aggressive. He just wants to me with us all the time. He’s amazing with Amelia. Even Yoda loves the little guy. #westfieldma #frenchie #frenchbulldog #frenchiesofinstagram #puppiesofinstagram #igmassachusetts #ignewengland @vigia.frenchbulldogs @marvelbull7 (at Westfield, Massachusetts) https://www.instagram.com/p/ByblpIHJXPL/?igshid=bfml1x1pdewn

Well it’s been ages since I’ve been to a barber. These guys started following me on IG ages ago. So I decided why not go visit them! And I’m very glad I did. There’s nothing better than a good barber thanks gents! @gaslight_barbers #westfieldma #barbershop #blackandwhite #blackandwhitephotography #selfie #feelingreat (at Westfield, Massachusetts) https://www.instagram.com/p/ByP-xh-Jnje/?igshid=khi75xfezbkw

A puppy named Simon and a slightly larger 9 month old Corso. #frenchie #frenchbulldog @vigia.frenchbulldogs @marvelbull7 #withmytamron (at Westfield, Massachusetts) https://www.instagram.com/p/ByNIohEpwuX/?igshid=vlalpp84q5kg

The day after. I got up for a sunrise while we stayed at the Cape. After a brief heart attack when my nieces dog scared the living hell out of me at 3:45 am I went out in the pouring rain to see what I could find. Eventually I drove back to Gray’s beach because we had a breakfast reservation at the Celtic Kitchen for 9. So why not. I knew it wouldn’t be much but I figured an artistic expression in post would be cool. It turns out the wet and dryness of the boardwalk made all the names show up well. Image made with my Nikon d500 and Tamron 18x500 on top of my Sirui T2204sx Tripod and K20 Ball Head. Edited in Lightroom and On1 Photo. #withmytamron #igmassachusetts #ignewengland #capecod #siruiprofessional @siruiusa #siruiimaging #blackandwhite #blackandwhitephotography #beach (at David Carrigan Photography) https://www.instagram.com/p/ByIPJZOpe-i/?igshid=13b4fj8eedxxn

Dexter Grist Mill in Sandwich on Cape Cod. As my story goes, when I was a kid and stayed with my grandparents on Tupper Road a mile or so aways from the Grist Mill, my Grandmother often brought my sister and I to visit her friend who worked the entrance fee booth. The Mill makes cornflour. There’s not a lot to photograph here. About an hour is more than enough to capture all you need. But staying longer wouldn’t be a bad idea. It’s quiet mostly. And offers time to reflect on what’s really important in life. Not who’s got the best gear. Or makes the greatest images or collects the most awards. Or who makes the most money or has the best of everything. It’s about life. In between the Grist Mill and my Grandparents old residence (it’s been destroyed for many years). Was this little harbor over looking the ginormous Canal. And just as you arrive you pass this Coast Guard station. It’s sheltered many brave men and women over the years. One of them was my Dad. “No Russians ever touched soil on his watch” he would say. I stopped by briefly and wondered why he had to leave so soon. Then I meandered over to where someday I will make sure his final wishes are followed through with. Make family matter most. They are the most important thing you can never replace. #withmytamron #igmassachusetts #ignewengland #capecod @siruiusa #siruiimaging #siruiprofessional (at David Carrigan Photography) https://www.instagram.com/p/ByFgKZEpSJ8/?igshid=1x6sjt49s323u