Photography by Ian L. Sitren

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As We Get Older

As we get older we have to work around some of our physical limitations. From my photo archives.

C-17’s Arriving In Israel

10-17-2023. A USAF C-17 Globemaster arriving in Israel now. This last Sunday morning I saw two arriving in the (PST). All from Ramstein Air Base Germany.

Governor Recall 2003

From my archives. Then Governor Gray Davis at a campaign event defending his recall against Arnold Schwarzenegger in 2003. This was at the port offices in San Pedro. I had been shooting this race and by then knew that the guy had no chance against the star power of Arnold. Arnold drew thousands of enthusiastic people but like at this one, Davis had maybe 75 with a union support.

Side note… I really need to use a bathroom so I went into the port office and begged. The receptionist said yes but had me leave my camera bag and gear at her desk. When I came out the police were waiting for me wanting to know where I left my bag. On surveillance cameras they saw me go in with a bag but not come out with a bag.

Typical

From my archives. Behind the scenes in one of my typical advertising and feature shoots in the bodybuilding and fitness world. Two models, makeup artist stylist, two assistants and the video producer. Wardrobe that day was beachwear, fitness and formal. We shot at three locations, a beach in Marina Del Rey, Gold’s Gym Venice and the helicopter pad on the roof of a hotel overlooking the ocean. And a second photographer shooting behind the scenes.

Big Names At The Grammys

From my archives. The Grammys 2006. I was a little early but at least I got to photograph some major stars before it got crowded.

Long Beach Grand Prix 2004

From my archives. A few photographs from the Long Beach Grand Prix 2004. These were shot on film in a Canon 1V camera.

Long Beach Grand Prix 2004
Long Beach Grand Prix 2004
Long Beach Grand Prix 2004
Long Beach Grand Prix 2004
Long Beach Grand Prix 2004
Long Beach Grand Prix 2004
Long Beach Grand Prix 2004

Moving Closer

Annular Solar Eclipse. The Moon moving to cover two large Sunspot areas designated as AR3464 and AR3465. 10-14-2023 Palm Springs California

The Most Coverage

Annular Solar Eclipse. This is within seconds, the most coverage of the Sun by the Moon seen here in Palm Springs California. 10-14-2023

Arnold For Governor 2003

From my archives, not one of my best photos but there is a story to it. This is at a campaign event when Arnold was running for Governor of California in 2003. It was at the Huntington Beach Pier. Arnold was known to always be horribly late. He could not tear himself away from one crowd to the next. As I recall this was now going from a morning start to mid-afternoon. So when she showed up the press was desperate for something to do, so she was interviewed a lot. Side note… although late by hours the crowds for Arnold only got bigger and more excited.

Solar Eclipse 10-14-2023

Video this morning 10-14-2023, the Annular Solar Eclipse. The large Sunspot area is designated AR3465. It is approximately 608 million square kilometers in size. By comparison the Earth is approximately 517 million square kilometers. Other places geographically had more coverage of the Sun by the Moon. But here in Palm Springs I found just as fascinating.