Photography by Ian L. Sitren

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National Raisin Day

🎉 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! 📸🍴

#NationalRaisinDay #RaisinHistory #CaliforniaRaisins #FoodPhotography #FoodArt #Broncolor #Hasselblad

Posted by  |  April 30, 2024 | Categories: Uncategorized | Tags: , , , , , , , , | Leave a comment

National Camera Day

📸 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

Posted by  |  April 29, 2024 | Categories: Uncategorized | Tags: , , , , , , , , , | Leave a comment

National Pretzel Day

I know you have been waiting for it… National Pretzel Day! These are Pretzels from the first commercial Pretzel bakery in the USA. Founded by Julius Sturgis in Pennsylvania in 1861 and still in business making Pretzels. More of my food photographs at http://FoodArtPhotos.com Thanks! April 26 2024

Posted by  |  April 26, 2024 | Categories: Uncategorized | Tags: , , , , , , , , , | Leave a comment

APA Sourcebook 2024

I always look forward to the annual publication of the APA Sourcebook. It is very exciting to be alongside some of the best photographers in the world. This year one of my all time favorite photographs, Natalie Lyle. American Photographic Artists 2024.

Posted by  |  April 26, 2024 | Categories: Uncategorized | Tags: , , | Leave a comment

National Jelly Bean Day

Jelly Beans likley date back to 1861. This is 3lbs of them. They are perhaps the most consumed candy in the USA. Go to FoodArtPhotos.com to see more of my photographs of fast food, snack food, foods of our American experience and more. Keep watching for your favorites.

Posted by  |  April 22, 2024 | Categories: Uncategorized | Tags: , , , , , , , | Leave a comment

14 Sunspot Regions

From this morning, 14 Sunspot regions make this the largest number so far in this Solar Cycle 25. These Sunspots have been throwing off Coronal Mass Ejections combimed with a fast Solar wind are causing strong geomagnetic storms on Earth. Auroras have been seen as far south as Pennsylvania, Oregon and Iowa. 04-24-2024

Posted by  |  April 20, 2024 | Categories: Uncategorized | Tags: , , , , , , | Leave a comment

Cessna Pilot AI

My idea of a Cessna pilot. Created in AI. A friend of mine tried creating a woman pilot and it did not work out. So I gave it a try. I think it works. Although I can see an error.

Posted by  |  April 20, 2024 | Categories: Uncategorized | Tags: , , , , , , | Leave a comment

Walking The Street After

This is something I would love to shoot. However it is in my imagination and created in AI. I certainly prefer the reality of my actual photoshoots. It is not the same.

Posted by  |  April 19, 2024 | Categories: Uncategorized | Tags: , | Leave a comment

Animal Crackers

Here it is! National Animal Crackers Day, April 18th. The original manufacturer Stauffer’s Biscuit Company produced the first batch in 1871 in York, Pennsylvania. Stauffer’s is still making them and here they are.

My food photographs are at http://FoodArtPhotos.com Snack foods, fast foods, foods from our American experience and more. Photographed much differently than you might expect. Keep checking back to see your favorites. I will be adding much more. Thanks!

Posted by  |  April 18, 2024 | Categories: Uncategorized | Tags: , , , , , , , , , | Leave a comment

ZUMAland Featured

Very excited to be featured on the blog for ZUMA Press. One of my photographs of the Aluminaire House at the Palm Springs Art Museum on CNN. ZUMA is the largest independent press and wire agency in the world. April 15 2024

Posted by  |  April 15, 2024 | Categories: Uncategorized | Tags: , , , , , , , , | Leave a comment