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The Reading Room

Sometimes models just drop by to read and look at my collection of large format photo books and magazines. Model Jamie Lovelle.

Posted by  |  November 30, 2023 | Categories: Uncategorized | Tags: , , , , , , , , , , | Leave a comment

Beaver Moon

The full Moon in Novermber is called the Beaver Moon. The time of year in North America that Beavers prepare their den and stock up on food for Winter. This is actually at 98% of full. 11-25-2023 Palm Springs California.

Posted by  |  November 26, 2023 | Categories: Uncategorized | Tags: , , , , , , , | Leave a comment

Clouds Time-lapse 11-24-2023

Very busy cloud day here in Palm Springs after Thanksgiving. Lots of subtle color changes towards sunset. Looked like it might rain but did not. This time-lapse is 1 minute 19 seconds which actually covers approximately 7 hours. 11-24-2023.

Posted by  |  November 25, 2023 | Categories: Uncategorized | Tags: , , , , , | Leave a comment

Bombardier

A striking looking aircraft landing in Palm Springs. A Bombardier BD700. A Thanksgiving visitor. 11-22-2023

Posted by  |  November 25, 2023 | Categories: Uncategorized | Tags: , , , , , , , , , | Leave a comment

Lots Of Sunspots

Numerous large Sunspot regions after the last week with almost none. It is expected to create numerous flares, Coronal Mass Ejections, and high speed Solar Wind according to EarthSky.com. 11-23-2023 Palm Springs California

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

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