A metal weathervane marked with directional letters sits atop a weathered wooden cupola and shingled roof. The structure is framed against a gray overcast sky, with bare tree branches faintly visible behind it.
Weather vane April 2026 - #photo #photography #nikon #nikonz5ii #z5ii #weathervane #Stunday
A yellow Union Pacific locomotive numbered 1825 sits on railroad tracks under an overcast sky, viewed from the side. The large red “Union Pacific” lettering spans the body, with dark wheels and undercarriage visible below, and leafless trees and a water tower in the background.
A brown wooden caboose rests on a short section of track in front of a red depot building. A leafless tree stands in the foreground, partially overlapping the caboose, while grass and a quiet small-town setting surround the scene under a cloudy sky.
Train and caboose at St. James, MN - #photo #photography #nikon #nikonz5ii #z5ii #rail #railfan #train #caboose
Anime figure of a cheerful girl character with brown hair styled in two buns and loose curls, wearing a bright blue dress with long white sleeves and a red sash tied at the waist. She poses with one hand on her hip and the other near her ear, smiling slightly. The figure is photographed against a softly blurred teal and warm brown background, with lighting that highlights her face and outfit.
Mai Kamiizumi from Maebashi Witches - #photo #photography #nikon #nikonz5ii #z5ii #figurephotography #toyphotography #toysky #MaiKamiizumi #MaebashiWitches
Black-and-white close-up of a small griffin statue with an eagle’s head and wings and a lion’s body, standing on a round base on a wooden surface. The figure is sharply detailed in the foreground, with a softly blurred, plain background.
A Griffin - #photo #photography #nikon #nikonz5ii #z5ii #statue #decoration #ClassicMono
A leafless tree stands behind a sloped roof with reddish-orange trim and weathered wooden shingles, set against a bright blue sky filled with soft, scattered clouds. Warm sunlight highlights the roof and branches, contrasting with the cool tones of the sky.
Morning - #photo #photography #nikon #nikonz5ii #z5ii
A stylized anime figure of Gokou Ruri (Kuroneko) from Oreimo stands against a plain light background. She has long straight black hair with blunt bangs and red eyes, wearing a teal beret and matching gloves. Her outfit is an off-shoulder white dress with layered ruffles and a large bow at the waist, paired with a semi-transparent gray skirt. She holds a microphone in one hand while extending the other hand forward toward the viewer, posed as if singing or performing.
A friend (@starrytraveler.bsky.social) had picked this figure up at a convention a while back for me. This is the first time I opened the packaging. #photo #photography #nikon #nikonz5ii #z5ii #figurephotography #toyphotography #toysky #GokouRuri #Oreimo
A small figure of Pinky (Mina Ashido) from My Hero Academia stands on a textured dark surface, posing with one hand raised. She has pink skin, fluffy pink hair, small yellow horns, and bright yellow eyes, wearing a green and purple hero costume with a fluffy collar and red boots. Behind her is a red-and-white album cover reading “ExWHYZ GIVE YOU MY WORD,” with glare on the plastic case, and to the right a red card in a clear sleeve reads “GIVE YOU MY WORD SHOW ME YOUR WORLD.”
Give You My Word - #photo #photography #nikon #nikonz5ii #z5ii #figurephotography #toyphotography #toysky #ExWHYZ #J-pop #music #Jpop #Pinky #MyHeroAcademia
A shallow-focus scene of small, stylized toy creatures resembling shaggy orange cattle with black horns, arranged on a green, grass-like surface. Four figures are in the foreground, facing different directions, while three more appear blurred in the background near small rock formations. The backdrop is a painted blue sky with soft clouds, giving the setup a miniature, diorama-like appearance.
A fun little scene for today. #photo #photography #nikon #nikonz5ii #z5ii #figurephotography #toyphotography #toysky #HighlandCattle
A figure of Asuka Langley Soryu in a glossy red plug suit, standing confidently with one hand on her hip against a dark, sci-fi-style background.
Asuka Langley Soryu - #photo #photography #nikon #nikonz5ii #z5ii #figurephotography #toyphotography #toysky #NeonGenesisEvangelion #AsukaLangleySoryu
A stylized anime figure of Konata Izumi from Lucky Star, depicted as a petite teenage girl with long, straight blue hair and green eyes. She wears a Japanese school uniform consisting of a white sailor-style top with a red tie and a blue pleated skirt. The figure stands in a relaxed, slightly playful pose with a cheerful, mischievous expression. The design emphasizes clean lines, smooth plastic textures, and bright pastel colors typical of anime collectibles.
曖昧3センチ そりゃぷにってコトかい？ ちょっ！
らっぴんぐが制服…だぁぁ不利ってこたない ぷ。
LUCKY STAR!
#photo #photography #nikon #nikonz5ii #z5ii #figurephotography #toyphotography #toysky #らき☆すた,
Two detailed anime figures posed side by side against a dark, circular-textured background. On the left, Frieren is depicted with long silver hair, pointed elf ears, and green eyes, wearing a white robe with gold trim and black accents. On the right, Fern has long straight purple hair and violet eyes, dressed in a dark coat over a light-colored dress. Both figures are shown from about the waist up, with one hand raised near their hair in a similar pose.
Frieren Friday - #photo #photography #nikon #nikonz5ii #z5ii #figurephotography #toyphotography #toysky #Frieren:BeyondJourney'sEnd #Frieren
A golden-yellow willow tree stands on a small marshy bank surrounded by dry reeds, with calm water in the foreground reflecting the tree and pale blue sky. Leafless trees line the background, suggesting early spring.
A black-and-white version of the same scene: a leafless willow tree on a grassy marsh edge, reflected in still water, with bare trees and a cloudy sky creating a quiet atmosphere.
Reflections on Early Spring - #photo #photography #nikon #nikonz5ii #z5ii #landscapes #ClassicMono
Black-and-white photo of an anime-style figurine wearing a bunny outfit with long ears and twin ponytails, posed with arms open in front of ocean waves breaking along a shoreline.
Falling - #photo #photography #nikon #nikonz5ii #z5ii #figurephotography #toyphotography #toysky #ClassicMono
A boxed Izuku Midoriya action figure from the My Hero Academia series, part of the Total Anime Collection. The packaging features artwork of the character in his hero costume, along with multiple accessories including interchangeable hands and heads. The box is labeled "13 pieces" and notes that the show streams on Crunchyroll.
An Izuku Midoriya action figure posed dynamically against a green-lit background, with translucent green effects attached to simulate his Quirk, One For All. The figure wears his signature blue hero suit with red accents and black boots, and has a determined expression on his face.
A surprise find at Walgreens. Went in for Epson salt, and found Deku. Three months ago, I would have only thought interesting. But since then I have watched My Hero Academia (half way through sixth). - #photo #photography #nikon #z5ii #figurephotography #toyphotography #toysky #MyHeroAcademia
Black-and-white photo of a weathered wooden corn crib in an open rural field, with a windmill visible behind it and a second outbuilding nearby under a cloudy sky.
Black-and-white image of a tall water tower labeled “EVERLY,” rising above small buildings and leafless trees, framed by bare branches in the foreground.
Black-and-white landscape of a winding creek cutting through flat prairie land, with grassy banks, a fence post and gate on the right, and a wide, cloud-filled sky overhead.
Saturday in Monochrome - #photo #photography #nikon #nikonz5ii #z5ii #ClassicMono #Iowa #Rural
Color photograph of a stylized figurine of Mina Ashido, also known as Pinky, with pink skin, fluffy hair, small horns, and large yellow eyes. She stands smiling with one hand raised. Behind her are three small Heinz condiment bottles—two ketchup and one mayonnaise—on a wooden surface. A small brown capybara figure sits at her feet, with a colorful textured background behind them.
Pinky and Heinz - #photo #photography #nikon #nikonz5ii #z5ii #figurephotography #toyphotography #toysky
Black-and-white photograph of a figurine of Sailor Mercury from Sailor Moon. The character has short hair, a tiara, and a choker with a bow at the chest. She wears a pleated skirt and boots, with one arm bent and the other extended outward in a dynamic pose, set against a dark textured backdrop.
Snapshot of Sailor Mercury - #photo #photography #nikon #nikonz5ii #z5ii #figurephotography #toyphotography #toysky #SailorMercury #SailorMoon #ClassicMono
Color photograph of a stylized figurine of Mina Ashido, also known as Pinky, from My Hero Academia. The character has pink skin, fluffy pink hair, small curved horns, and large yellow eyes. She wears a turquoise bodysuit with purple camouflage patterns, a short jacket and scarf, and pink boots. One hand is raised near her face in a cheerful pose, while a small orange creature-like accessory stands beside her against a dark textured background.
Pinky! I like afternoon surprise deliveries. - #photo #photography #nikon #nikonz5ii #z5ii #figurephotography #toyphotography #toysky #MyHeroAcademia #Pinky #AshidoMina #MHA
Black-and-white photograph of a detailed figurine of Shigure from Kantai Collection. The character wears glasses, a sailor-style school uniform with a plaid skirt, and carries a shoulder bag with a small camera hanging from a strap. She sits casually on a wooden rail with one leg crossed and one hand touching the rim of her glasses, posed against a textured background. 📷
Shigure - #photo #photography #nikon #nikonz5ii #z5ii #figurephotography #toyphotography #toysky #KantaiCollection #Shigure
Black-and-white photo of a folded life jacket hanging on a rack indoors. The jacket has round mesh ventilation openings and folded fabric that together resemble an angry face, with the vents looking like eyes and the creases suggesting a frown. Straps and tubes hang beneath it, and a small instruction tag is visible on one side against a wall and wooden paneling, suggesting a storage area for safety or boating gear.
Me too chair. Me too. #photo #photography #nikon #nikonz5ii #z5ii #anthropomorphic #DaylightSavingTime
Black-and-white landscape of an open field with a gently winding stream in the foreground. Leafless trees line the water’s edge and scatter across the grassy plain, suggesting late autumn or winter. Above, dramatic streaks of layered clouds stretch across the sky, adding texture and movement to the quiet rural scene.
Near Spencer, IA March 2026 - #photo #photography #nikon #nikonz5ii #z5ii #LateWinter #landscapes
Studio-style photo of a figurine of Nobara Kugisaki from Jujutsu Kaisen. The character has short orange hair and a determined expression, wearing a dark school uniform with a skirt and black tights. She holds a hammer over one shoulder and several nails in her other hand, posed as if ready for battle against a clean white background.
Stop! Hammer Time! - #photo #photography #nikon #nikonz5ii #z5ii #figurephotography #toyphotography #toysky #JujutsuKaisen #Jujutsu #Kaisen #NobaraKugisaki
Close-up photo of a detailed figurine of Takina Inoue wearing a dark blue-green yukata for a summer festival. The anime character has long black hair with straight bangs and blue eyes, with a loose strand of hair curving outward beside her face. Her expression is calm and slightly serious. The background is softly blurred with warm indoor lighting, creating a cinematic feel and drawing attention to the figure’s face and traditional outfit.
On the way to the Festival - #photo #photography #nikon #nikonz5ii #z5ii #figurephotography #toyphotography #toysky #LycorisRecoil #TakinaInoue
Inside a refrigerator, several bottles of ITO EN Oi Ocha unsweetened green tea sit on a shelf next to a package of bacon jerky, with bright green labels and yellow caps visible.
What is in my work fridge - #photo #photography #nikon #nikonz5ii #z5ii #AlphabetChallenge #WeekIFOrInteriors
High contrast self portraiture of a face in monochrome lit from below to create an unsettled presence.
A sweaty toothed madman - #photo #photography #nikon #nikonz5ii #z5ii #Abstractia #Faces #ArtOfSelfPortraiture #HumansOfBlueSky #ClassicMono
The moon against a black background.
The moon against a black background, slightly obscured by an out-of-focus tree branch.
Me in a grassy spot, seen from behind, aiming my camera through trees at the moon.
Me standing on a path, feet wide apart, aiming my camera at the sky, braced with a monopod.
The moon was gorgeous tonight, so I figured I'd see what I could do with my new camera and an old lens. Shot using a monopod, Nikon Z5II, and Nikkor C 500mm reflex telephoto lens. "Making of" shots by my wife. :)
#photography #nikon #z5ii #nikkor #c500mmreflex #moon
A small anime-style figurine with bright yellow hair stands on a red surface outdoors. The character wears a yellow shirt, black pants, and black-and-white sneakers, with a black eyepatch over one eye and a confident, playful pose. A blurred lake and leafless trees fill the background under a clear blue sky.
Lake Side March 1st 2026 - #photo #photography #nikon #nikonz5ii #z5ii #figurephotography #toyphotography #toysky #anime
Black-and-white photograph of a tall evergreen tree leaning diagonally over the edge of a calm river or lake. The shoreline is bare and grassy, with distant trees and small buildings visible across the water under a pale sky.
Black-and-white photograph of a small flock of Canada geese standing and walking along a rocky, grassy lake shore. The water lies just behind them, with leafless trees forming a dense, textured backdrop.
The Nature of March - #photo #photography #nikon #nikonz5ii #z5ii #z5 #canadageese #ClassicMono
