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Dennis Oglesby Photography @180a.bsky.social · 06/10/2026

We had a fantastic sunset over Lake Trace tonight. Nikon Z8, 14mm, f9, ISO32, 1/5s #sunset #reflection #lake #nature #fall #nikon #z8

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Dennis Oglesby Photography @180a.bsky.social · 05/10/2026

I am a huge horror movie fan & October is the month to have some fun with figures and dioramas. 1988 Pumpkinhead is one of my all time favorites. This is a test shot until I can finish the project. Nikon Z8, MC50mm, f3.5, ISO800, 1/320s #macro #toy #toyphotography #horror #pumpkinhead #nikon

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Dennis Oglesby Photography @180a.bsky.social · 05/10/2026

A bit of rain overnight made for some fun macro shots this morning. Nikon Z8 & MC105mm #macro #plants #waterdrops #nature #nikon #z8

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Dennis Oglesby Photography @180a.bsky.social · 03/10/2026

The amazing symmetry of the Christmas Fern. Nikon Z8, MC50mm, ISO400, f5.3, 1/40s #fern #symmetry #nature #plants #nikon #z8

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Dennis Oglesby Photography @180a.bsky.social · 02/10/2026

"We have had our summer evenings, now for October eves!" —Humbert Wolfe Nikon Z6ii, 50mm, ISO100, f3.5, 1/5s #spooky #october #fall #halloween

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Dennis Oglesby Photography @180a.bsky.social · 02/10/2026

A bumblebee grabbing some nutrients from the remaining flowers in the garden. Today was quite warm for the 1st of October so the insects were out in force. Nikon Z8. 50mm, f1.8, ISO100, 1/500s #bumblebee #flowers #sulphurcosmos #nature #nikon #z8

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Dennis Oglesby Photography @180a.bsky.social · 01/10/2026

Tonight’s sunset over Lake Trace in Sanford, NC. My app predicted a better than average sunset and I was not disappointed. Nikon Z8, 14mm, ISO40, f9, 1/4s #sunset #reflection #water ##sky #color #nature #nikon #z8

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Dennis Oglesby Photography @180a.bsky.social · 29/09/2026

A carpenter bee getting the last of the nectar and pollen for the year from this sulfur cosmos growing in abundance. Nikon Z8, 135mm, ISO200, f4.5, 1/1000s #flower #bee #carpenterbee #pollinator #pollen #nectar #nature #nikon #z8

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Dennis Oglesby Photography @180a.bsky.social · 29/09/2026

Caught the moon this morning while waiting on the coffee to brew. Nikon Z8, 800mm, ISO100, f11, 1/100s #moon #astrophotography #nightsky #luna #nature #nikon #z8

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Dennis Oglesby Photography @180a.bsky.social · 27/09/2026

Another shot of the full harvest moon higher in the sky and less atmospheric distortion. Nikon Z8, 800m (cropped), ISO200, f11, 1/500s #moon #fullmoon #harvestmoon #sky #nightsky

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Dennis Oglesby Photography @180a.bsky.social · 27/09/2026

Last nights moon rising in the distance from the event parking lot and shooting through my canopy lights (hence the light beams). But that purple color in the sky was just phenomenal. Nikon Z8, 200mm, ISO200, f2.8, 1/500s #moon #carolinaindiefest

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Dennis Oglesby Photography @180a.bsky.social · 27/09/2026

Tonight’s full harvest moon from downtown Sanford, NC during Indiefest. Nikon Z8, 800mm, ISO200, f14, 1/160s #moon #fullmoon #harvestmoon #carolinaindiefest #nikon #z8

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Dennis Oglesby Photography @180a.bsky.social · 26/09/2026

Set up at Indiefest in Sanford, NC under a full moon for the next two days. Great music, food, beer and vendors! Come see us and have fun. Bring a lawn chair and listen to some free music and say “hi”.

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Dennis Oglesby Photography @180a.bsky.social · 24/09/2026

Quad skating the MRO Bump n’ Run 5k at the Charlotte Motor Speedway. #feralmermaid showing off. Shot with iPhone 17 ProMax #aftion #event #mrobumpnrun #charlottemotorspeedway #skate #5k

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Dennis Oglesby Photography @180a.bsky.social · 18/09/2026

Time does not wait for any of us. Take the trip, buy the trinket, call family and friends and eat the dessert. …time is fleeting Nikon Z6ii, 50mm, ISO200, f9, 1s #stilllife #time #livelife #nikon #z6ii

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Dennis Oglesby Photography @180a.bsky.social · 17/09/2026

One of my favorite books as a kid, Danny and the Dinosaur by Syd Hoff. I read it to my kids as well and hopefully they remember it. I was lucky to find this tiny figure of Danny some months ago and recently found a sauropod dino. Nikon Z 6ii, 44mm, f5.6, ISO200, 2.5s #dannyandthedinosaur #toy

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Dennis Oglesby Photography @180a.bsky.social · 16/09/2026

“Hulk smash puny Spider” Some fun in the studio with some action figures and diorama elements. Nikon Z6ii, MC50mm, f5.6, ISO400, 1/4s #toy #toyphotography #actionfigure

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Dennis Oglesby Photography @180a.bsky.social · 12/09/2026

Found this abandoned section in our downtown area that I really want to explore. Nature always finds a way. Nikon Z6ii, 200mm, f2.8, 1/250s #abandoned #telefoto #urban #nature #nikon #z6ii

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Dennis Oglesby Photography @180a.bsky.social · 12/09/2026

Another shot from last night’s sunset. Tonight we had a late thunderstorm that hung around and prevented any opportunities. Nikon Z8, 24mm, ISO64, f9, 1/6s #sunset #reflection #wideangle #water #clouds #nikon #z8

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Dennis Oglesby Photography @180a.bsky.social · 11/09/2026

Sunsethue gave tonight a 33% chance of a decent sunset. I’ve learned anything over 27% is worth hauling the gear out. Tonight didn’t disappoint. Nikon Z8, 24mm, ISO64, f9, 1/6s #sunset #reflection #water #color #wideangle

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Dennis Oglesby Photography @180a.bsky.social · 10/09/2026

Working on some projects this week. "All we have to decide is what to do with the time that is given us." — J.R.R. Tolkien Nikon Z6ii, Nikkor MC50mm, f5.6, ISO100, 1/100s #time #hourglass #stilllife #art #nikon #z6ii

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Dennis Oglesby Photography @180a.bsky.social · 28/08/2026

Last night’s lunar eclipse. Here in NC we had a very small window of opportunity. Mine was around the maximum and I was able to get a few shots off before the thick blanket of clouds engulfed the moon again. Nikon Z8, 800mm, f11, ISO800, 2s Made the local news. #moon #lunareclipse #nikon #z8

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Dennis Oglesby Photography @180a.bsky.social · 26/08/2026

Another beautiful Icelandic horse found along the Golden Circle tour. Evry time we stopped along the route they would come up to visit. Nikon Z8, 400mm, ISO400, f5.6, 1/160s #icelandichorse #iceland #horse #travel #adventure #nikon #z8

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Dennis Oglesby Photography @180a.bsky.social · 22/08/2026

Strokkur geyser on the Golden Circle tour during our Iceland trip. I think #feralmermaid seen on the right side of the crowd holding an Insta360 had a lot of fun here. Nikon Z8, 24mm, ISO400, f11, 1/160s #geyser #iceland #travel #goldencircle #nature #nikon #z8

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Dennis Oglesby Photography @180a.bsky.social · 22/08/2026

A couple of horses in Iceland seen on the Golden Circle tour near Kerið Crater. They were so inquisitive of us taking photos. Nikon Z8 & Nikkor 100-400mm f4.5-5.6 #iceland #goldencircle #travel #icelandichorse #nature #nikon #z8

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Dennis Oglesby Photography @180a.bsky.social · 21/08/2026

A tighter shot of Goðafoss waterfall in northern Iceland. Long exposure with an ND64 filter. Nikon Z6ii, 50mm, f11, ISO100, 5s #goðafoss #iceland #travel #waterfall #longexposure #nature #nikon #z6ii

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Dennis Oglesby Photography @180a.bsky.social · 19/08/2026

Founder, Ingólfur Arnarson Statue in Arnaholl Park in Reykjavik. Taken on our last day in Iceland. Nikon Z8, 50mm, f6.3, ISO200, 1/250s #reykjavik #iceland #travel #nikon #z8

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Dennis Oglesby Photography @180a.bsky.social · 18/08/2026

This is an amazing video I captured with my iPhone 17 Pro Max at the Jökulsárlón glacier moraine. I happened to be in the right place at the right moment as it cracked and rolled up. You can also here the ice crackling at the mid point after it breaks. #Jökulsárlón #glacier #iceland #travel

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Dennis Oglesby Photography @180a.bsky.social · 18/08/2026

Looking through the Wind Harp (by Elín Hansdóttir). The vindharpa on windy days makes music. I think it also makes a great abstract photo. Nikon Z8, 195mm, ISO800, f5, 1/2000s #abstract #iceland #reykjavik #harpa #travel #nikon #z8

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Dennis Oglesby Photography @180a.bsky.social · 18/08/2026

The Akureyri harbor in northern Iceland. Another amazing day drive from Fellabær where we visited the Vök baths. Nikon Z8, 100mm, ISO800, f7.1, 1/125s #akureyri #harbor #water #ships #color #nikon #z8

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Dennis Oglesby Photography @180a.bsky.social · 18/08/2026

Jökulsárlón glacier, just up from Diamond Beach and the moraine was brimming with ice chunks. While taking these photos we witnessed a large chuck of ice split and roll over about 50ft in front of us. Nikon Z8, 250mm, ISO200, f1l, 1/400s #jökulsárlón #iceland #travel #nature #ice #nikon #z8

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Dennis Oglesby Photography @180a.bsky.social · 17/08/2026

“Goðafoss—the Waterfall of the Gods—named not just for a divine scale of beauty, but for the stone idols of the old Norse pantheon that sank into its roaring blue depths." Nikon Z6ii, 24mm, ISO80, f11, 8s with ND1000 #goðafoss #iceland #nikon

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Dennis Oglesby Photography @180a.bsky.social · 17/08/2026

A shot of the color variations in the hillside and the blanket of clouds from the Akureyri harbor in Iceland. Nikon Z8, 400mm, ISO800, f5.6, 1/500s #travel #iceland #landscape #telephoto #nikon #z8

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Dennis Oglesby Photography @180a.bsky.social · 16/08/2026

“The mighty hammer Mjolnir, forged in the heart of a dying star. Its power has no equal, as a weapon to destroy or as a tool to build. It is a fit companion for a king.” Found at the Smiðjan i Hjarðrhaga turf house in Iceland. Nikon Z6ii, 24mm, ISO200, f4, 1/2500s #mjolnir #hammer #b&w #iceland

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Dennis Oglesby Photography @180a.bsky.social · 15/08/2026

Another shot of last night’s sunset here in Eiðar, Iceland. A small bridge to a quiet walk through the hillside and marshes. Nikon Z8, 14mm, ISO200, f11, 1/50s #sunset #iceland #eiðar #bridge #nikon #z8

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Dennis Oglesby Photography @180a.bsky.social · 15/08/2026

Closed out the day with a wonderful sunset in Eiðar, Iceland after dinner and a short stroll through the marsh. Nikon Z8, 14mm, f9, ISO200, 1/200s #sunset #eiðar #iceland #wideangle #nature #nikon #z8

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Dennis Oglesby Photography @180a.bsky.social · 14/08/2026

Lómagnúpur mountain photographed this morning. “The giant stands iron staff in hand by Lómagnúpur mountain. He calls to me and calls to you in a deep and sombre voice.” ~Jón Helgason Nikon Z8, 14mm, ISO100, f4.5, 1/1000s #landscape #wideangle #travel #iceland #nikon #z8

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Dennis Oglesby Photography @180a.bsky.social · 14/08/2026

Puffins on Vikurfjara beach. Hope to see lots more of these on the north side of the island. Nikon Z8, 800mm, ISO3200, f11, 1/160s #puffins #vik #vikurfjara #iceland #beach #blacksand #nature #nikon #z8

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Dennis Oglesby Photography @180a.bsky.social · 14/08/2026

Skógafoss is one of the more epic waterfalls in Iceland. This massive waterfall can bee seen from route 1 along the ring road. Nikon Z6ii, 39mm, ISO50, f22, 1/4s #skogafoss #waterfall #iceland #travel #nature #nikon #z6ii

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Dennis Oglesby Photography @180a.bsky.social · 14/08/2026

Seljalandsfoss The ring road trip has started. Lots to see and shoot and I am certain I will want a do over on all of it…haha Nikon Z6ii, 24mm, ISO50, f18, 1/13s #seljalandsfoss #iceland #waterfall #longexposure #nikon #z6ii

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Dennis Oglesby Photography @180a.bsky.social · 13/08/2026

A couple more long exposure shots with ND64 filter before and after totality on the beach near Selatanger. Nikon Z8, 45mm, ISO100, f7.1, 20s and 52mm, ISO200, f11, 20s (respectively) #longexposure #blacksandbeach #ocean #nikon #z8

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Dennis Oglesby Photography @180a.bsky.social · 12/08/2026

We were on the beach near Selatanger in Iceland for the eclipse. We were socked in with clouds and drizzling rain but experienced the sky going dark for nearly a minute. Nikon Z8, 44mm, ISO200, f4.5, 30s #longexposure #ocean #darksky #nikon #z8

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Dennis Oglesby Photography @180a.bsky.social · 12/08/2026

Þingvallavegur parking viewpoint with some fun stacked rocks. Nikon Z6ii, 210mm, ISO100, f7.1, 1/200s #iceland #Þingvallavegurviewpoint #rocks #lake #nikon #z6ii

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Dennis Oglesby Photography @180a.bsky.social · 12/08/2026

Reykjanes lighthouse, Iceland Nikon Z8, ISO100, 44mm, f6.3, 1/1250s #iceland #reykjaneslighthouse #lighthouse #travel #nikon #z8

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Dennis Oglesby Photography @180a.bsky.social · 04/08/2026

Tonight’s sunset was beautiful. Started with a strange orange glow and went through several stages before this one. Nikon Z8, 24mm, ISO32, f18, 5s #sunset #longexposure #reflection #lake #nature #nikon #z8

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Dennis Oglesby Photography @180a.bsky.social · 03/08/2026

Shot this project this afternoon along Lake Trace. The Super Friends in the 70s had all the great superheroes. Aquaman was pretty epic. Nikon Z8, Nikkor MC50mm, f4.5, ISO200, 1/1000s #macro #toyphotography ##aquaman #actionfigureart #nikon #z8

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Dennis Oglesby Photography @180a.bsky.social · 02/08/2026

Lots of mushrooms around the yard. Trying to find good subects before they get toppled over or consumed by local wildlife. My dog Cocoa and I witnessed a stoned squirrel fall out of a tree after munching some mushrooms. Nikon Z8, Nikkor MC50mm, f9, ISO64, 1/30s #macro #mushroom #nature #nikon #z8

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Dennis Oglesby Photography @180a.bsky.social · 01/08/2026

Early morning shot of this mushroom before the critters got to it. Lots of them popping up all over the yard with the recent rains. The light through the trees in the background is just right. Nikon Z8, Nikkor MC50mm, f9, ISO200, 1/80s #macro #mushroom #nature #nikon #z8

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Dennis Oglesby Photography @180a.bsky.social · 28/07/2026

Tonight’s sunset may have been affected by the Canadian fires. An amazingly bloody red one that is certain. Nikon Z6ii, Nikkor 135mm Plena, f6.3, ISO100, 1/320s #sunset #color #reflection #redsky #nikon #z6ii

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