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JOHN A. SIKITA
artist photographer philanthropist


Salt Geometry
Death Valley NP

John Sikita
Apr 11, 20201 min read



John Sikita
Apr 10, 20200 min read


Pirate Ship
I awoke to an inversion layer (fog) on the Playa in Death Valley NP. The thin layer of fog made the Grandstand rock look like a pirate ship.

John Sikita
Apr 5, 20201 min read


Social Distance
I have always been a practitioner of social distancing. I did not need an infectious disease or an order from the Governor to seek out...

John Sikita
Mar 29, 20201 min read


Rainbow
Sometimes I stick around after the sunrise. The peak light can come and go within minutes, and quite frankly it’s difficult to enjoy it...
John Sikita
Mar 21, 20201 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...
John Sikita
Mar 16, 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...
John Sikita
Mar 7, 20202 min read


Presidents Day
I have tried to keep my writing politically free, hoping to inspire my fellow countrymen by instilling a love for the very land our...
John Sikita
Feb 16, 20202 min read


Good vs Great
Whilst skimming through Instagram the other day, I thought to myself how many good photographs were posted, just today…just the last...
John Sikita
Feb 2, 20201 min read


Karma
“You’re not taking Scout?” were my wife’s words as I walked out of the house two days ago. I didn’t think much of it then, but now as I...
John Sikita
Jan 19, 20201 min read
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