Photography by Ian L. Sitren

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Artists Council Highlight

Very fun to be featured by the Artists Council for May 2024. The Artists Council, in it’s sixth year as an independent organization, was previously part of the prestigious Palm Springs Art Museum. It occupies the award winning Galen Building in Palm Desert California. It is a museum quality facility hosting numerous gallery shows throughout the year. Thank You Artists Council!

Posted by  |  May 10, 2024 | Categories: Uncategorized | Tags: , , , , , | Leave a comment

Severe Solar Storms

Expected today, severe geomagnetic storms on Earth resulting from at least five coronal mass ejections (CME). The result will be radio blackouts and high auroral activity. The source for much of it is sunspot area AR3664, which has doubled in size in the last 24 hours. It is now 14 times larger than the area of the Earth. 05-10-2024 Palm Springs California

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National Shrimp Day

Today, we are celebrating National Shrimp Day! Americans devour more shrimp than any other seafood. When you blend that love for shrimp with another American classic, fast food, you get Fried Shrimp. And when it comes to the nation’s favorite, look no further than Popeyes Louisiana Kitchen! Started in 1972 and now with over 3700 locations worldwide. Popeyes serves up what is called the best tasting fast food fried shrimp.

Posted by  |  May 10, 2024 | Categories: Uncategorized | Tags: , , , , , , , | Leave a comment

Kalura Trattoria

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!

Posted by  |  May 9, 2024 | Categories: Uncategorized | Tags: , , , , , , | Leave a comment

Solar Flares Cause Radio Blackouts

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

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Solar Activity Remains Very High

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

Posted by  |  May 8, 2024 | Categories: Uncategorized | Tags: , , , , , , | Leave a comment

Very High Solar Activity

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

Posted by  |  May 7, 2024 | Categories: Uncategorized | Tags: , , , , , , , , , | Leave a comment

Sinko The Mayo

A little humor for Cinco De Mayo. my AI creation.

Posted by  |  May 5, 2024 | Categories: Uncategorized | Tags: , , | Leave a comment

National Totally Chipotle Day

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!

Posted by  |  May 5, 2024 | Categories: Uncategorized | Tags: , , , , , , , , , , , , | Leave a comment

World Naked Gardening Day

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.

Posted by  |  May 4, 2024 | Categories: Uncategorized | Tags: , , , , , | Leave a comment