I often get asked what I use for my Solar and Lunar photography. This is it… Fujifilm X-T3 camera body, 2x extender, 100-400mm lens. I use a Fujifilm cable release although sometimes I use the Fujifilm app on my iPhone. The Solar filter is from Thousand Oaks Optical. It is on a tall Induro tripod. But what really made things easier is this Benro geared head. The pool is optional. Thanks!
Join us for the opening arts reception of “Fun+Games” this Thursday, June 13th, from 4-6 pm at the Artists Center at the Galen in Palm Desert, California. You will see my photograph featuring 300 of the most common item of fun and games from throughout history and around the world. Each item glows red, in a sea of black, achieved by infusing dyes directly into specially coated aluminum. The result is a magical luminescence, presented in a huge 30×40 inch format. There will be much “Fun+Games” to see. Thanks!
“On Saturday; Chatting With Sherri welcomes back multi-talented photographer; Ian L Sitren on 06/08/24 at 7pm pt; http://tobtr.com/12338505#interview He creates amazing pictures of fast food, athletes, models, actors and aircraft! Join us!”
I always greatly enjoy Chatting With Sherri. This is my third time on her award winning “Talk Radio” show. It is great fun to share what I am doing now with my decades of photography. Thanks!
May 19th today is National Pop-Tart Day! Very timely with the release of the Jerry Seinfeld motion picture “Unfrosted”. A whacky comedy about the race between Kellogg’s and it’s biggest competitor, Post, to bring a toaster breakfast pastry to the market in the early 1960’s. The ultimate winner, Kellogg’s still turning out millions of them 50 years later. More of my food photos on my website at http://SecondFocus.com
So very many of my photoshoots that I have not shown yet. But I am working to do that now that I have more time. They will be on my website, galleries, books. For simplicity I am going alphabetically, at least for the moment. Much more of model Amber Flowers soon. My website at SecondFocus.com
Not to be confused with National Pickle Day, today May 16th is International Pickle Day. We really find them on everything, but I hope that excludes Pizza. The most popular is the Dill Pickle. My own memories very much relate them to Deli restaurants. More of my fun food photos on my website at http://SecondFocus.com Thanks!
Today May 16th is National BBQ Day. Why it was created to sometimes be on a weekday instead of a Sunday makes no sense to me. But I didn’t do it. What I did do is photograph barbecued ribs because what says BBQ more than ribs! More of my food photographs on my website at http://SecondFocus.com Take a look, they are fun. Thanks!
Very exciting to be in another show at the Artists Center at the Galen. “Casting Shadows: Dimensional Art” opening reception this Thursday, May 16th, from 4-6pm. Yes I have a photograph in the show but with some added pieces to make it “Dimensional”. I won’t tell you what it is but if you come I will introduce you to Monique, the Sushi Chef. The reception is free so stop on by. The Artists Center at the Galen, 72-567 Hwy 111, Palm Desert California. Thanks!
Introduced on May 10, 1919 but first sold on May 11th, which is why today is National Hostess CupCake Day. Originally they were two for 5 cents. In case you were wondering; the vanilla creme is injected through the top and then the icing is added. More of my food photos on my website at http://SecondFocus.com Thanks!
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
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.
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
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!
📸 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
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
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
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!
A studio fashion photoshoot. However created in AI. The tell-tale sign that I am not the photographer in the scene… I don’t have that much hair on my head.
From the Modernism Week 2024 car show. A Studebaker Avanti designed by Raymond Loewy. Appropriately photographed with a camera that also seems like a Modernism design, a Leica IIIf. The car show was called “Bikinis and Bucket Seats” however it was very short of bikinis. Palm Springs California 02-19-2024
Very fun! My photograph “No Butter” was given it’s own wall space at the newly opened “Through The Lens” photography show at the Artists Council Center at the Galen in Palm Desert California. The show is up through April 21 2024.
Just the popcorn. Everybody loves popcorn. No boxes, no special preparation. Just popcorn poured out on all black. An original photograph displayed by infusing dyes directly into specially coated aluminum. The result is a magical luminescence.
More real than real. The magic of shooting on film in a Leica camera. At the Intersect Art exhibit. Presented by Melissa Morgan Fine Art… the life like sculpture by Carole Feuerman. In the background Cindy Crawford in a vintage Ferrari chased by an airplane at Roy’s Motel by photographer David Yarrow. February 8 2024
Another extraordinary creation by artist Jerry L. Hanson. This Chainmaille dress created from 20,000 individual links. So very unique as are each of his works of fashion art. Modeled by my beautiful friend WBFF Bikini World Champion Heidi Cannon, in front of my camera, here in Palm Springs California. January 30 2024.
Great fun last night at the Artists Council ACE show opening reception as I received the Jurors Award For Outstanding Artistic Achievement. The model in my photograph Dakota Sal was there with me to share the honor. Thank You Dakota! And Thank You Artists Council. Special Thanks to Natalie Lyle for the makeup and styling. 02-09-2024 Palm Desert California.
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