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George VanMeter
@geovanmeter.bsky.social
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Amateur Photographer, anime fan, horror fan, and lover of JPop especially ExWHYZ. All pictures are from me unless I have permission or it is shared. No DMs. Instragram handle @bugbearphotography
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George VanMeter @geovanmeter.bsky.social · Jul 15
The Watcher - #photo #photography #nikon #nikonz5ii #z5ii #mono #ClassicMono #crows #churches #crosses
A Crow Upon a Cross in monochrome
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Color - #photo #photography #nikon #z5 #z5ii #latewinter #red
A red picnic table stands alone beside a frozen lake, with leafless trees in the background and the rest of the scene in black and white. A red maple leaf rests on partially frozen water, surrounded by thin ice and dark open patches, with other blurred leaves floating nearby.
February 15, 2026 at 10:18 PM
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Lantern - #photo #photography #nikon #nikonz5 #lantern #latewinter
Close-up of a black metal outdoor lantern with a glass enclosure, shown in sharp focus while two similar lanterns and trees blur softly in the background, creating a shallow depth-of-field effect.
February 15, 2026 at 5:40 PM
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Afternoon trip home from Mason City - #landscape #scape #ClassicMono #photo #photography #nikon #nikonz5ii #z5ii
Black-and-white photograph of a weathered, mostly blank roadside billboard on tall metal supports, standing in an overgrown field behind a chain-link fence. Wispy clouds fill the sky above, with a few birds in the distance, giving the scene a stark, abandoned feel. Black-and-white photograph of a lone, leafless tree beside a quiet rural road. The tree stands silhouetted against a wide, cloudy sky, with open fields stretching into the background, creating a calm and slightly somber atmosphere.
February 13, 2026 at 10:30 PM
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Nocturne in Grey - #photo #photography #nikon #nikonz5 #Moon #Viltrox135mmf/1.8 #Viltrox
Black-and-white nighttime scene showing a crescent moon glowing through a hazy sky, partially framed by the dark silhouettes of leafless tree branches, with heavy grain and vignetting creating a moody, atmospheric feel.
February 11, 2026 at 2:00 PM
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Father and Son on the Edge of Destruction - #photo #photography #nikon #nikonz5ii #z5ii #figurephotography #toyphotography #toysky #sensoryart #love
Black-and-white photo of two anime-style action figures posed dramatically. A shorter figure with spiky hair stands close to a taller, muscular figure, placing a hand against the taller figure’s chest. Both face each other with serious expressions. The scene is lit from the side, creating strong contrast and shadows, with a dark, smoky background and a slanted light surface beneath them.
February 10, 2026 at 2:11 PM
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Repetition of an Inbox - #photo #photography #nikon #nikonz5ii #z5ii #Abstractia #repetition
Black-and-white close-up of a plastic inbox with evenly spaced vertical slots, showing light and shadows through the openings and fine dust along the edges.
February 9, 2026 at 1:26 PM
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Barren February 2026 - #photo #photography #nikon #nikonz5ii #trees
Black-and-white photograph of two weathered tree trunks with rough, textured bark, shot from a low angle against a cloudy sky, with bare branches and thin utility wires crossing the frame.
February 8, 2026 at 9:48 PM
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This weekend visit to West - #photo #photography #nikon #nikonz5ii #z5ii #figurephotography #toyphotography #toysky #brewery #beer
A white bowl of thick chile with visible chunks sits on a black plate with a lace paper doily; a glass of dark beer is placed to the right on a wooden table, with other dishes blurred in the background. A pint glass filled with dark beer labeled “Westō Beer” sits on a table next to a small anime-style figurine with blond hair, a yellow shirt, black pants, and an eyepatch, posed confidently beside the glass. A white ramekin holding a chocolate dessert dusted with powdered sugar sits on a black plate with a lace doily; a small blond anime-style figurine stands beside a nearly empty Westō Beer glass on a wooden table.
February 7, 2026 at 10:29 PM
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Japan 2022 - #photo #photography #Nikon #CoolPixL120 #Bridges #SensoryArt #Japan #JapanPics #japanphotography #浅草 #Asakusa
A light-blue steel arch bridge spans a wide river in an urban Japanese city. A small white motorboat travels beneath the bridge, leaving a wake. In the background are mid- and high-rise buildings, an elevated expressway, and the golden flame sculpture atop the Asahi Beer Hall visible to the left.
February 4, 2026 at 2:34 PM
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Guardian of the Boxes aka Daisy the Office Kitty - #photo #photography #nikon #z5ii #cats #catsofbluesky
Daisy the Office Kitty on top boxes
February 3, 2026 at 4:58 PM
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Rust Water Trails - #photo #photography #nikon #nikonz5ii #z5ii #Abstractia #rust
Close-up abstract image of a weathered surface with peeling layers and rough textures, showing mottled rust-orange, brown, beige, and pale blue tones that resemble corroded metal or eroded stone.
February 3, 2026 at 4:18 PM
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Weekend visit to West O Brewery - #photo #photography #nikon #nikonz5ii #z5ii #figurephotography #toyphotography #toysky #brewery #beer
A pint glass of dark beer with the “West O Beer” logo sits on a table inside a brewery, next to a small yellow-haired anime-style figurine wearing an eyepatch and yellow shirt. A plate of meatballs in red sauce with a breadstick sits on a table inside a brewery, with a partially filled West O Beer pint glass and a small yellow-haired anime-style figurine standing beside it. A transparent dome-shaped igloo sits outdoors in a snowy area, with picnic tables, string lights, and large tractor tires visible in the background.
February 2, 2026 at 1:29 PM
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Fading - #photo #photography #nikon #nikonz5ii #z5ii
Black-and-white close-up of a wilted houseplant, with curled, dried leaves and stems in sharp focus against a softly blurred background, emphasizing texture and decay.
January 30, 2026 at 10:24 PM
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Dragon crocheted by the talented @lorispan.bsky.social many years ago now - #photo #photography #nikon #nikonz5ii #z5ii #figurephotography #toyphotography #toysky
Black-and-white close-up of a small crocheted dragon toy perched on the edge of a shelf, its textured wings spread and glassy eyes facing the camera, with a softly blurred indoor background.
January 30, 2026 at 10:21 PM
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Nagoya Castle (re-edit) - #AlphabetChallenge #WeekDforDramatic #photo #photography #nikon #nikonz5 #Japan #Nagoya #Japanpic
Black-and-white photograph of Nagoya Castle, viewed from a low angle, showing its tiered tiled roofs with ornate curved eaves rising above a massive stone foundation, silhouetted against dark, dramatic clouds in the sky.
January 27, 2026 at 6:20 PM
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Zero - #photo #photography #nikon #nikonz5ii #z5ii #figurephotography #toyphotography #toysky #airplane #mitsubishi_zero
A small model propeller airplane painted white with red markings flies toward the viewer through swirling smoke or mist, with its landing gear visible against a dark, cloudy background fading into a light foreground.
January 25, 2026 at 8:15 PM
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Cool and Cold -

Join the #BlueSkyArtShow
Saturday January 24, 2026
The theme is #Cold

#photo #photography #nikon #nikonz5ii #z5ii #figurephotography #toyphotography #toysky
A small anime-style figurine with tousled blond hair and a black eyepatch stands on a ledge in front of a frosted window. The character wears a bright yellow shirt with white graphic lines, black pants, and black-and-white sneakers, smiling with one hand raised near the chin against a softly blurred wintery background.
January 24, 2026 at 2:56 PM
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bsky.app/profile/geov... I am one of the Runner-ups for Tokyo Otaku Mode 12th contest. - #photo #photography #nikon #nikonz5ii #z5ii #toypictuesday #figurephotography #toyphotography #Witchblade #dinosaurs #Tyrannosaurus #TyrannosaurusRex #toysky
January 21, 2026 at 3:07 PM
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Close up of a dead fly past through DxO FlimPack 7's Bauhaus III - #photo #photography #Ricoh #WG-6 #AlphabetChallenge #WeekCforCloseUp
High-contrast black-and-white image of a fly seen from above, centered against a soft, circular patterned background, with fine details of its wings, legs, and body visible.
January 20, 2026 at 1:49 PM
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Quick shot from yesterday morning - #photo #photography #nikonphotography #nikon #nikonz5ii #z5ii #ClassicMono
Black-and-white photo of an empty, snow-covered parking lot at dawn, lit by tall streetlights. Bare trees line the background, and a thin crescent moon hangs in the sky above the horizon.
January 16, 2026 at 1:37 PM
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Fractured images - #photo #photography #nikonphotography #z5ii #figurephotography #toyphotography #toysky #animefigure #anime
Black-and-white photo of an anime-style figurine wearing a patterned kimono, seen through a prism. The figure has large eyes, straight bangs, and holds one arm slightly raised, with a mirrored reflection visible on the left, creating a moody, dramatic composition.
January 13, 2026 at 1:17 PM
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Tis the goat - #photo #photography #nikon #nikonz5ii #z5ii #figurephotography #toyphotography #toysky #goats #goat
A small pink goat figurine with a long neck and yellow eyes stands on a tree-stump base, displayed indoors on a wooden surface.
January 12, 2026 at 1:45 PM
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#photo #photography #nikonphotography #nikon #nikonz5 #z5 #Viltrox #Viltrox135mmf/1.8
Black-and-white photo of a frozen lake with smooth ice in the foreground and leafless trees lining the far bank under a pale winter sky.
January 12, 2026 at 1:59 AM
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Me and the buoys - #photo #photography #nikonphotography #nikon #nikonz5 #z5 #Viltrox #Viltrox135mmf/1.8
Black-and-white photo of weathered cylindrical marine buoys stacked on their sides near the shoreline.
January 11, 2026 at 10:46 PM
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Another shot between Asakusa and Yanaka from 2024 - #photo #photography #nikonphotography #z5 #Japan #JapanPics #UrbanGaze #Streetphotography
Black-and-white photo of a Japanese street under an overpass, showing a pedestrian crosswalk, a lit walk signal, parked bicycles behind a fence, vending machines in the background, and a vertical warning sign in Japanese near the curb.
January 9, 2026 at 1:03 PM