I just happened to notice that one of my all time favorite restaurants is still using my photograph at the top of their Facebook page. That is 10 years now. It is the view from the bar out onto the patio and Palm Canyon Drive in downtown Palm Springs. Love it!
One photograph from this morning… Over the last 24 hours Solar Flares have caused numerous minor to moderate radio blackouts across the globe. The most active Sunspot area, designated AR3664, has been estimated to range from 81 – 99 individual Sunspots and as large an area as over 7 times the size of the Earth. 05-09-2024 Palm Springs California
Solar activity remains very high with more X-flares, the highest category, producing Coronal Mass Ejections (CME). The large Sunspot area, designated AR 3664, is now seven times the size of the Earth and made up of 62 individual Sunspots. My photograph from this morning. 05-08-2024
The third day of very high solar activity. The Sunspot areas have produced a number of X-flares, the highest category, as well as other smaller flares. Active conditions are expected to continue with Coronal Mass Ejections (CME) and high speed solar winds from Coronal holes. The Earth can expect to see Geomagnetic storms disrupting radio and increased Auroras. 05-07-2024
My photo for National Totally Chipotle Day, celebrated in tandem with Cinco de Mayo. Front and center is a creation from Chipotle, the famed fast-casual chain with 3,200 locations. It’s their pièce de résistance, the Carnitas Burrito. A tribute to the smoky, dried jalapeño pepper that lends its name to this occasion.
Photographed as art and most created without any special presentation or styling. Direct from Bag to Background. More on my website at http://SecondFocus.com Thanks!
The first Saturday in May is World Naked Gardening Day. I didn’t have a photograph that would fit the concept so here is one I created in AI. However I did shoot a photograph of naked gardening tools.
Today, May 2nd is World Tuna Day. Established by the United Nations in 2016, World Tuna Day aims to draw attention to the declining tuna populations worldwide due to overfishing and increased demand. By 2027, the goal is to have tuna fished at sustainable levels, safeguarding not only the future of tuna but also to promote biodiversity conservation.
For more of my food photographs and much more, please visit my newly designed website at http://SecondFocus.com. The first complete redesign change in 20 years. #WorldTunaDay #SustainableFishing #OceanConservation #ProtectOurOceans #foodphotos #cannedtuna #hassleblad #broncolor
🎉 Happy National Raisin Day! 🎉 Did you know this tasty treat has been celebrated since 1909? That’s over a century of raisin appreciation! 🍇
Raisins have a rich history, originating in Persia and Egypt around 2000 B.C. They quickly became beloved in Europe, winning over the hearts (and taste buds) of Romans and Greeks alike. Fast forward to today, and California stands as the producer of half of the world’s raisins! 🌟
And while you’re indulging in the celebration, why not check out more of my food photographs on my freshly redesigned website? It’s been completely revamped for the first time in 20 years! Visit http://SecondFocus.com. Thanks for your support! 📸🍴
📸 Happy National Camera Day! 📸 Today, we celebrate the incredible device that captures memories, moments, and magic in our lives. From vintage classics to cutting-edge technology, the camera has been an integral part of human expression and storytelling.
This is the iconic Rolleiflex TLR. A camera used by many legendary photographers of the past and still coveted by some today.
I photographed this Rolleiflex using modern innovation – a Hasselblad X1D11 50c camera paired with the Broncolor F160 LED monolight. Thinking about it; it is a fusion of tradition and innovation.
Let me also announce the first major change to my website in 20 years. Head over to http://SecondFocus.com to take a look. Stay tuned as I’ll be adding much more, so be sure to visit often. Thank you for your continued support! 🌟🖥️ #NationalCameraDay #Photography #Rolleiflex #Hasselblad #Broncolor #SecondFocus #CameraWest
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