National Fried Chicken Day
Fireworks Through The Palm Trees
50 of Nova Enmeshed
July 4th Ice Cream
National Onion Day
The Launch Through The Palms
I forgot I shot another series of the SpaceX Starlink satellite launch from Sunday evening. 06-23-2023 Palm Springs California
Starlink Launch
Approximately 45 minutes ago, a SpaceX launch of 20 Starlink satellites from Vandenberg Space Force Base. 06-23-2024 Palm Springs California
Strawberry Moon
The Strawberry Moon is the first full moon of Summer when it occurs on the Solstice. It only happens every 19 – 20 years. Native American Tribles named it to match the short harvest time for Strawberries. It appears reddish because it’s close to the horizon and the lowest full Moon of the year. 06-21-2024 Palm Springs California
National Onion Rings Day
Happy National Onion Rings Day, June 22nd The origin of onion rings dates back to 1802, with a recipe called “Fried Onions with Parmesan Cheese” featured in John Mollard’s cookbook, The Art of Cookery Made Easy and Refined. This early recipe recommends slicing onions into 1/2 inch rings, coating them in a batter made of flour, cream, salt, pepper, and Parmesan cheese, and then deep-frying them in boiling lard.
These onion rings from Sonic Drive-In are consistently ranked as the best among fast food offerings. They have a slightly sweet taste, which comes from an unusual ingredient. Do you know what it is? More of my food photographs on my website at http://SecondFocus.com
High Solar Activity
The two large Sunspot areas to the right, designated AR3712 and AR3713, have grown significantly in size to 3900 million square kilometers and 3300 million square kilometers. The dark lower Sunspot area AR3719, has become very active releasing an impulsive flare causing a radio blackout over the Pacific Ocean. 06-21-2024 Palm Springs California
Solar and Lunar Photography
I often get asked what I use for my Solar and Lunar photography. This is it… Fujifilm X-T3 camera body, 2x extender, 100-400mm lens. I use a Fujifilm cable release although sometimes I use the Fujifilm app on my iPhone. The Solar filter is from Thousand Oaks Optical. It is on a tall Induro tripod. But what really made things easier is this Benro geared head. The pool is optional. Thanks!
Dakota Floating In Sheer White
My very beautiful friend Dakota, the new gallery on my website Dakota in the pool floating in white sheer fabric. A series of 24 from the day of our photo shoot. Take a moment to look. I think you will remember you did. Thank You!
Dice at the Galen
At the opening reception for the Artists Council show “Fun+Games” at the Artists Center at the Galen, my photograph “Dice.” This piece is created by infusing dyes into a specially coated 40″x30″ aluminum panel, resulting in a photograph of almost magical luminescence. I’m deeply appreciative of the opportunity to exhibit in the museum-quality setting of the Galen in Palm Desert, California, where the show will be on display through June 30th, 2024. Thanks! (Photo courtesy of the Artists Council)
75 of Shauna On Red Leather
A red leather chaise lounge invites a break during the day. I selected 75 of one series from a day of shooting. I think the series is more intriguing than just one. On my website at https://www.secondfocus.com/index/G0000R1I.kt6G8J8
AR3712 More Active
100 of Aristodeme And Her Shadow
100 of Aristodeme And Her Shadow. A new gallery on my website. https://tinyurl.com/Aristodeme100 A day’s shooting of 564 photographs. There were a few themes created around a prop or wardrobe item. This is my selection of 100 of the 128 in this series. Here her shadow is a second model in the photographs and the movement and play is more than could be shown in just one. Please visit the gallery and let me know what you think. Of course on my website it is not censored Thank You! https://tinyurl.com/Aristodeme100
Sunspot AR3712
Fun+Games
Join us for the opening arts reception of “Fun+Games” this Thursday, June 13th, from 4-6 pm at the Artists Center at the Galen in Palm Desert, California. You will see my photograph featuring 300 of the most common item of fun and games from throughout history and around the world. Each item glows red, in a sea of black, achieved by infusing dyes directly into specially coated aluminum. The result is a magical luminescence, presented in a huge 30×40 inch format. There will be much “Fun+Games” to see. Thanks!
Bodybuilding Webcasts
How many of you watch the Olympia and Arnold bodybuilding competitions online? How about any other bodybuilding shows around the country or the world? Well that all started out in the late 2000’s because of me and this video camera, John Balik’s Iron Man Magazine and FitExpo and Bodybuilding.com. That is where it all began. And not the Bodybuilding.com of today. The original Bodybuilding.com created by Ryan, Jeremy and Russ DeLuca who were the visionaries who made so much possible in the world of bodybuilding and fitness.
Tie-Dye
National Donut Day Today June 7th
Chatting With Sherri…
“On Saturday; Chatting With Sherri welcomes back multi-talented photographer; Ian L Sitren on 06/08/24 at 7pm pt; http://tobtr.com/12338505 #interview He creates amazing pictures of fast food, athletes, models, actors and aircraft! Join us!”
I always greatly enjoy Chatting With Sherri. This is my third time on her award winning “Talk Radio” show. It is great fun to share what I am doing now with my decades of photography. Thanks!
Beautiful Naked Women
National Hamburger Day
Today May 28, 2024 is National Hamburger Day! It is the USA’s favorite food, followed closely by the Cheeseburger. As I have read, evidence suggests that the Hamburger actually originated here in the USA. It certainly is the mainstay of the entire Fast Food industry. Do you have a guess where this Burger is from? More of my food photographs on my website at SecondFocus.com Thanks!
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