Photography by Ian L. Sitren

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US Army Lakota

A US Army Eurocopter UH-72A Lakota from Fort Irwin landing at the airport in Palm Springs. I think they were doing some air work out by the VOR. Then to Atlantic Aviation for fuel. 11-22-2023

Posted by  |  November 23, 2023 | Categories: Uncategorized | Tags: , , , , , , , , | Leave a comment

Squirrel Thanksgiving

Nothing to see here. Just a squirrel enjoying some Thanksgiving berries poolside in my backyard. Palm Springs California.

Posted by  |  November 23, 2023 | Categories: Uncategorized | Tags: , , , , , , | Leave a comment

Thanksgiving Arrivals

An Alaska Airlines passenger jet, with the University of Washington Basketball team design, landing in Palm Springs for the Thanksgiving holiday.

Posted by  |  November 23, 2023 | Categories: Uncategorized | Tags: , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , | Leave a comment

Sunspots 11-21-2023

After a number of days with minimal Sunspot activity, three Sunspots broke into greater numbers and rotated into view. This could result into more Auroral activity and geomagnetic storms. 11-21-2023 Palm Springs California.

Posted by  |  November 22, 2023 | Categories: Uncategorized | Tags: , , , , , , , , | Leave a comment

Lighting Class

From time to time I have been asked to do lighting classes on photographing models and using lighting modifiers. I doubt if my ideas would get me any manufacturer backing. However some photographers might sign up. What do you think?

Behind the scenes with Amber Flowers wearing a Broncolor softbox. Hasselblad digital camera system.
Amber Flowers wearing a Broncolor softbox. Hasselblad digital camera system.
Amber Flowers working on the proper positioning of a Broncolor beauty dish. Hasselblad digital camera system.
Amber Flowers working on the proper positioning of a Broncolor beauty dish. Hasselblad digital camera system.

Posted by  |  November 21, 2023 | Categories: Uncategorized | Tags: , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , | Leave a comment

Amber In The Pool

Amber Flowers in front of my camera, my lighting and in my pool in my backyard. The camera is Hasselblad digital, the lighting is Broncolor. Palm Springs California.

Posted by  |  November 20, 2023 | Categories: Uncategorized | Tags: , , , , , , , , , , , , , | Leave a comment

Power Wash Your Super Stallion

What it looks like when you don’t power wash the underside of your Super Stallion. A United States Marine Corps CH-53E overhead at 2000ft and flying at 140kts. Palm Springs California.

Posted by  |  November 19, 2023 | Categories: Uncategorized | Tags: , , , , , , , , , | Leave a comment

Bunnycam

Two Bunnies checking out a GoPro in my backyard. They pretty much live here. Palm Springs California 11-10-2023

Posted by  |  November 12, 2023 | Categories: Uncategorized | Tags: , , , , | Leave a comment

Fokker

From my photo archives. An airshow in March 2004. The Fokker Triplane was a World War I fighter aircraft. It became famous as the aircraft in which Manfred von Richthofen gained his last 17 victories.

Posted by  |  November 11, 2023 | Categories: Uncategorized | Tags: , , , , , , , , | Leave a comment

Watching Her

From my photo archives. Before it moved the Los Angeles Convention Center, the FitExpo and IronMan Pro Bodybuilding competitions were held at the Pasadena Civic Auditorium. These guys were enjoying the view and the plaza out front.

Posted by  |  November 8, 2023 | Categories: Uncategorized | Tags: , , , , , , , , | Leave a comment