Test shot
When I was a kid, my eyes were opened to the naked women of Playboy. But then along came Penthouse! Decades later, ‘Centerfold’ has just been published about the world of Penthouse and its creator, Bob Guccione. Guccione was also a photographer, and with these early editions comes an original slide from his archives. This is a scan of the one I’ve acquired. Kodachrome, no name, just marked ‘Test shot.’ There are more in this limited collection from his archives, and I have three on the way that are very relevant to current affairs. They are also much more revealing. I’ll share them when they arrive. Until then you can see my own nude photoshoots on my website at http://SecondFocus.com Take a look! Thanks!
Vintage Risqué 150
From the moment the camera was invented, it didn’t take long for photographers to explore the sensual and intimate side of human expression. Man went looking for naked women.
While collections of vintage cars, airplanes, tourist destinations, and family moments abound, there’s another side of photography that’s rarely celebrated: risqué and erotic imagery. I started searching out collections and this is the first of 150 photographs of erotica I have found. My own videos from pornochic to food, on my website at https://www.secondfocus.com/video Take a look and Thanks!
Where Was I?
So I won’t tell you where I was last week. I will say I was there as credentialed media for ZUMA Press. ZUMA Press is the largest independent press agency in the world. My photographs from this event have been published, many front page, globally in print and online.
World Bread Day
Happy World Bread Day!
Today, we’re celebrating bread in all its forms, including the iconic Wonder Bread! First introduced in 1921, Wonder Bread was one of the first pre-sliced loaves. And who can forget the classic bologna sandwich on Wonder Bread that filled our lunch boxes as kids? 🥪🇺🇸 That soft, squishy white bread with a slice of bologna, American cheese and a dab of mayo or mustard—truly the all-American school lunch! For more of my food photography, visit my website at http://SecondFocus.com Thanks!
Mannequin Muse
My photograph “Mannequin Muse” has been selected for the juried show “COLOR”. Note… This is not AI but an actual photograph. The exhibition is now open at the Artists Center at the Galen in Palm Desert. If you can’t make the Opening Reception Thursday, Oct 10th, 5-7 pm, then come visit the 132 works by the member artists some time during the run of the show from Oct 9 – Nov 10, 2024. The Artists Center is open Wed through Sun from 10 am to 4 pm. More of my work on my website at http://SecondFocus.com Thanks!
Arby’s Classic Roast Beef
Watch as six Arby’s Classic Roast Beef Sandwiches rotate on a platform, showcasing the simple yet iconic design of this sandwich. Founded in 1964 by brothers Forrest and Leroy Raffel, Arby’s name actually stands for ‘Raffel Brothers,’ not ‘roast beef’ as many believe. There are approximately 3,500 Arby’s fast food restaurants worldwide. My Food Photography and much more on my website at http://SecondFocus.com Thanks!
Cybertruck at the Crossroads
Cybertruck at the Crossroads. Somewhat appropriate. In Joshua Tree California.
National Taco Day!
Happy National Taco Day! 
This celebration now falls on the first Tuesday in October, instead of October 4th, so it could align with Taco Tuesday. Perfect timing, right?
Tacos have a rich history dating back centuries in Mexico, where they began as simple street food for workers, featuring soft corn tortillas filled with flavorful meats, veggies, and salsas. Fun fact: the word “taco” may have come from 18th-century Mexican silver miners who used “taco” to describe the little explosives they used to extract ore. Since then, tacos have evolved into a global favorite!
Celebrate with your favorite taco—whether it’s classic carnitas, spicy al pastor, or a veggie twist—and check out more of my food photography at http://SecondFocus.com And this photograph will be shown at the Artists Center at the Galen in Palm Desert later this year. Thanks!
Flyover for Buzz Lynch
Yesterday returning from the memorial flyover for Buzz Lynch, the P-51 Mustang “Bunny”, the P-51 Mustang “Man-O-War” and a T-28 Trojan. They were accompanied by two A-10 Thunderbolts from Davis-Mothan Airbase in Tucson Arizona.
George Patrick “Buzz” Lynch, Jr. passed away at age 89 on Tuesday, June 4, 2024, in Rancho Mirage, CA, with his wife, Maxine Lundt, by his side. Buzz had a remarkable career in the United States Air Force, where he logged approximately 6,000 flight hours and flew 34 different aircraft.
A West Point graduate, Buzz began his Air Force career in 1956, quickly excelling as a pilot. He flew F-100s with the 356th Tactical Fighter Squadron and later earned a Master of Science in Aeronautical Engineering before attending the prestigious Air Force Test Pilot School. Buzz completed a combat tour in Vietnam, where he served as a Flight Commander flying F-4 Phantoms. He later led test missions for the F-4 and YA-10, including the first USAF flight of the YA-10, playing a key role in the aircraft’s development. His leadership continued at the Air War College, where he graduated as a Distinguished Graduate, and he capped off his career with significant roles in systems testing at Nellis AFB and Wright-Patterson AFB. His awards included the Legion of Merit, Distinguished Flying Cross, and Vietnam Cross of Gallantry.
In recognition of his contributions, two A-10 Thunderbolt II aircraft performed a memorial flyover today in Palm Springs, California, flying in formation to honor his decades of service and dedication to aviation. September 28, 2024
No Licking
Please restrain yourselves if you go see my Ice Cream in person. Being very realistic we have had to keep cleaning up the lick marks. Although the red lipstick has been somewhat erotic. Thanks I like it! At the “Hot Times Call For Cool Art” show at the Artists Center At The Galen in Palm Desert California.through October 6th. More of my Food Photography on my website at http://SecondFocus.com Thanks!
Del Taco Then and Still Now
Del Taco was founded as a roadside fast food diner in 1964 in Yermo, California. The original menu featured tacos, cheeseburgers, fries, and tostados. While tostados are no longer on the menu, tacos, cheeseburgers, and fries are still there, although a little more expensive. At the time tacos were 19 cents and cheeseburgers were 24 cents. That first day they took in $169 in sales, the equivalent of 900 tacos! On my website you will find my Food Photography as well as many others of my photography and video clips. Take a look at http://SecondFocus.com Thanks!
National Ice Cream Cone Day!
🍦 Happy National Ice Cream Cone Day! 🍦
We all know the ice cream cone, which made its debut at the 1904 World’s Fair in St. Louis when a clever ice cream vendor and a waffle maker joined forces to create an edible cone! 😋✨ But let’s not forget the iconic drumstick! This beloved treat was invented in 1928 by the Parker brothers, who owned the Drumstick Company in Texas. These brothers took the classic cone to the next level, sealing a scoop of ice cream inside a waffle cone, dipping it in chocolate, and topping it with crushed peanuts! 🍫🥜In 1931, the Parker brothers sold their brilliant creation to the company we now know as Nestlé, making the drumstick a worldwide favorite. 🎉
Visit my website for my Food Photography and much more at http://SecondFocus.com Thanks!
The Happy Hooligan
He is known as “Brother Andy” and is one of the most creative hilarious people I know. Almost a complete one man show, Andy produces these short films with no money, older simple equipment and in the smallest spaces. Over 100 of them now, they are some of the funniest and most entertaining movies you will ever see. Totally addictive and here and there you might even get offended now and then. Visit and keep going back; I do! https://brotherandy.wixsite.com/thehappyhooligan
National Pepperoni Pizza Day!
Oops, almost missed it! Happy National Pepperoni Pizza Day! 🍕 This most popular of all types of pizza was likely crafted by Italian immigrants in NYC back in 1919. Pretty sure they didn’t envision pineapple as a topping! 😄 Check out my mouth-watering food photography and more at http://SecondFocus.com It’s a feast for the eyes (and your taste buds)! Thanks!
National Cheeseburger Day!
Happy National Cheeseburger Day! 🍔 Did you know the cheeseburger was first invented in 1924 at a sandwich shop in Pasadena, California? Fun fact: the biggest cheeseburger ever made weighed a whopping 2,104 lbs, created at Black Bear Casino in Minnesota back in 2012!
To celebrate, here’s my photograph of a cheeseburger. And yes I ate it. Can you guess where it’s from? 🤔 Check out more of my food photography (and more!) over at http://SecondFocus.com You will find more cheeseburgers too! Thanks!
National Guacamole Day!
**Happy National Guacamole Day!**
September 16th celebrate this delicious Mexican creation with my vibrant guacamole-inspired artwork! Featuring the rich colors and textures of creamy avocado, tomato, fresh cilantro, and zesty lime, this rotating view honors the roots of guacamole while bringing its flavors to life in a fun tribute to the timeless Mexican dish. See my Food Photography, videos and so more, much better seen, on my website at http://SecondFocus.com Thanks!
National Double Cheeseburger Day!
Here it is today September 15th, National Double Cheeseburger Day! And so my photograph of a tantalizing close-up of Carl’s Jr.’s iconic double cheeseburgers, known for their big, messy, and indulgent appeal. These burgers gained widespread attention starting in 2005, thanks to a series of provocative TV commercials, starting with Paris Hilton, who famously washed a Bentley while showcasing her sexy body and enjoying the latest creation from Carl’s Jr. I love it! More of my Food Photography and more on my website at http://SecondFocus.com Check it out and Thanks!
The Whopper!
The Whopper, Burger King’s iconic sandwich, first created in 1957 as a direct competitor to the McDonald’s Quarter-Pounder. It’s legendary slogan, ‘Home of the Whopper,’ became unforgettable over the years. And right here, we have three of them rotating before your eyes. Check out my Food Photography and much more on my website at http://SecondFocus.com Thanks!
Double Whoppers Three
Rotating Pickles
Hot Times Cool Art
One of my latest Food Photography pieces is on display in the “Hot Times Cool Art” show. 40″x30″ infused on aluminum for a luminescent look. What is it? Well, think a summertime treat. Go take a look! You can see more of my work on my website at http://SecondFocus.com Thanks! At the Artists Center at the Galen in Palm Desert California.
Pretzel Baconator
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