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JOHN A. SIKITA
artist photographer philanthropist
John Sikita
Mar 16, 20202 min read
Finally, Rain.
“If you can get to Death Valley at just the right moment, the Basin fills with water and gives a perfect mirror reflection.” My father...
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John Sikita
Mar 7, 20202 min read
Early Morning Call
I had to excuse myself from a dinner party early. I had to limit myself to one glass of wine…well two. I had to sleep downstairs in the...
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John Sikita
Sep 29, 20191 min read
Mountain Light
I never met Galen Rowell, just like the 1000’s of other photographers he influenced never met him. I have all of his books, even his most...
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John Sikita
Feb 3, 20192 min read
When Opportunity Presents Itself
I had it all figured out. It was snowing all night and the wind was supposed to abate around sunrise. I have had an image in my head of...
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John Sikita
Dec 31, 20181 min read
Martis from North Star
Sometimes I wake up and head out not knowing where or what I will photograph. This is one such photo I caught, as I came around the...
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John Sikita
Sep 2, 20181 min read
Dollar Point
I have been driving by this picture for 12 years. I woke up late for the sunrise and on my way to Martis Valley I came upon this point...
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John Sikita
May 20, 20181 min read
Lincoln
Occasionally, I get lucky. Honest Abe granted me a private audience one propitious day for about ten minutes. We sat together and read...
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John Sikita
Apr 29, 20181 min read
Tuscany
It’s as easy to get lost in Tuscany as it is to photograph Tuscany. Just point and go. My father and I photographed this very same...
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John Sikita
Mar 18, 20181 min read
Scripps Pier
A 1000 ft long pier used by UCSD to pump fresh seawater into its research tanks, the Scripps pier is one of the longest research piers in...
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John Sikita
Feb 25, 20182 min read
Mesa Arch
As I rolled into Canyon Lands National Park, a park Ranger stopped me at the gate and asked me for my pass. I gave it to her and asked...
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John Sikita
Jan 8, 20182 min read
Clearing Winter Storm Truckee
“..it looks like a Norman Rockwell painting John Allen..” is perhaps the best compliment my Mom ever gave me. And it was about this pic...
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John Sikita
Jul 15, 20171 min read
Eagle Falls Bonsai
“Bonsai Daniel San!” I’ve seen the movie a million times and that is one of my favorite quotes. When I happened upon this tree in one...
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John Sikita
Dec 11, 20162 min read
Laguna
I was forewarned that this beach wasnt called Thousand Steps for nothing. I crossed the PCH and proceeded down the steps to the beach. ...
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