Photography by Ian L. Sitren

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National Fried Chicken Day

Happy National Fried Chicken Day! 🐔🍗 It’s extra special this year, falling right during the long July 4th weekend. I wonder if we’ll see a spike in fried chicken consumption because of it? 🤔 Fun fact: KFC is the 2nd largest fast-food chain globally with over 30,000 locations, only topped by McDonald’s with over 40,000 locations! More of my food photos on my website at http://SecondFocus.com Thanks!

Fireworks Through The Palm Trees

Fireworks from the July 4th 2024 celebration illuminate the night sky, framed by the silhouettes of palm trees in Palm Springs, California. More photographs on my website at SecondFocus.com

50 of Nova Enmeshed

Fifty photogrpahs of model Nova nude in a stretch mesh panyhose. On my website at SecondFocus.com

July 4th Ice Cream

July 4th makes me think of ice cream. Not sure why, I really almost never eat ice cream. Did you know vanilla is the most popular flavor worldwide, followed by chocolate and strawberry? Fun fact: Baskin Robbins, known for only ice cream, is ranked 50th on the list of 50 top fast food restaurants! More of my food photos on my website at http://SecondFocus.com Thanks!

National Onion Day

Today is National Onion Day! So to celebrate I photographed red, yellow, white and sweet brown onions. Four of each weighing a total of almost 15 pounds. No persons were injured during this photo shoot however I did weep some. 06-27-2024 Palm Springs California

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