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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. Instagram handle @bugbearphotography

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George VanMeter @geovanmeter.bsky.social · 12h

This video has ideas that can be applied to toy and figure photography. #figurephotography #toyphotography #toysky youtu.be/ZpyUnIk6M1A?...

How To Avoid Losing The Location In Your Portraits!

YouTube video by Olitography

George VanMeter @geovanmeter.bsky.social · 15h

Very nice!

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George VanMeter @geovanmeter.bsky.social · 05/10/2026

Pictures from Model Railroad show in Spencer, IA on Saturday - #ModelRailroading #ModelTrains #MiniaturePhotography #RailroadPhotography #TrainPhotography #ClassicMono #toyphotography #toysky

George VanMeter @geovanmeter.bsky.social · 05/10/2026

Beware the Wizard Pumpkin! #Halloween #Pumpkins #HalloweenDecor #NightPhotography #OMSystem #OM5II #MicroFourThirds #Photography

A nighttime Halloween display with a large inflatable jack-o'-lantern wearing a blue wizard hat surrounded by six smaller glowing jack-o'-lanterns in a dark yard.

George VanMeter @geovanmeter.bsky.social · 03/10/2026

Thank you.

George VanMeter @geovanmeter.bsky.social · 03/10/2026

Thank you.

George VanMeter @geovanmeter.bsky.social · 03/10/2026

You've got to pick up every stitch Oh no, must be the season of the witch #YukiNagato #NagatoYuki #涼宮ハルヒの憂鬱 #長門有希 #photography #OM5-II #20mm_f/1.4SPRO #figurephotography #toyphotography #toysky #フィギュア

Yuki Nagato from The Melancholy of Haruhi Suzumiya stands in a black witch costume with a pointed hat and wand, posed beside an orange pumpkin with a softly blurred Halloween-themed background.

George VanMeter @geovanmeter.bsky.social · 02/10/2026

Great force perspective.

George VanMeter @geovanmeter.bsky.social · 02/10/2026

Dangerous Crossing - #photography #nikon #z5ii #NIKKORZ24-120mmf/4S #figurephotography #toyphotography #toysky #フィギュア #RenaRyuuguu #Higurashi #HigurashiNoNakuKoroNi #竜宮レナ #ひぐらしのなく頃に

Rena Ryuugu from Higurashi no Naku Koro ni stands in her white school uniform and cap, posed in front of a blurred railroad crossing sign. Her orange hair and purple scarf stand out against the warm brown background, with a railroad sign from Piggy Blue's Bar-B-Que behind her.

George VanMeter @geovanmeter.bsky.social · 01/10/2026

Hello October! #Halloween #TrickRTreat #Sam #キウイ #夜のクラゲは泳げない #photography #nikon #z5ii #NIKKORZ24-120mmf/4S #figurephotography #toyphotography #toysky #フィギュア

Sam from Trick ’r Treat, a small burlap-covered Halloween figure with stitched seams and button eyes, stands sharply in focus holding an amber sucker. Behind him, Kiui from Jellyfish Can’t Swim in the Night is softly out of focus against a glowing yellow Halloween backdrop decorated with spiderwebs and a spider.

George VanMeter @geovanmeter.bsky.social · 28/09/2026

Today's images of Nico Robin Nami and Zoro! #photography #nikon #z5ii #NIKKORZ24-120mmf/4S #OM5-II #20mm_f/1.4SPRO #figurephotography #toyphotography #toysky #フィギュア #ワンピース #ニコロビン #ナミ #フィギュア #フィギュア撮影 #フィギュア写真 #ONEPIECE #ロロノア #NicoRobin #Nami #Zoro

Two anime figures sit together on a miniature tropical beach surrounded by greenery and red flowers. Nico Robin, wearing a blue shirt and holding a chocolate ice cream cone, sits on the left. Nami, wearing a blue patterned bikini and holding a mint-colored ice cream cone, sits on the right. Palm trees and a vivid blue sky form the background.

A figure of Roronoa Zoro stands on a miniature tropical beach holding a sword across his body. He wears a glossy black robe and red sash, with bright green hair and two additional swords at his side. Palm trees, tropical plants, red flowers, sand, and a blue sky surround him.

George VanMeter @geovanmeter.bsky.social · 28/09/2026

Congrats!

George VanMeter @geovanmeter.bsky.social · 26/09/2026

Autumn Idol - #photography #OM5-II #20mm_f/1.4SPRO #figurephotography #toyphotography #toysky #フィギュア #AutumnCompanion #StillLifePhotography #AutumnPhotography

A small anime-style figure in black and white clothing sits beside a large yellow-orange pumpkin surrounded by autumn leaves, yellow flowers, and red berries. Warm, shallow-focus lighting creates a dark, cozy, miniature autumn scene.

George VanMeter @geovanmeter.bsky.social · 25/09/2026

Spooky season is upon us. #photography #OM5-II #20mm_f/1.4SPRO #Halloween #HalloweenPhotography #DarkPhotography #HorrorPhotography #Monochrome #ClassicMono #Skeleton #JackOLantern #NightPhotography #NikSilver #Photography

A monochrome Halloween scene shows a blurred ghost reaching upward behind several glowing jack-o'-lantern decorations, with diagonal streaks of light crossing a dark house and a rough vintage border around the image.

George VanMeter @geovanmeter.bsky.social · 24/09/2026

Nice set of pictures! But now I find myself wondering if anyone has ever done a mash-up of GI Joe and Predators...

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George VanMeter @geovanmeter.bsky.social · 23/09/2026

Yesterday walk in the drizzle. #OM5-II #20mm_f/1.4SPRO #photography #nightphotography #IowaPhotography #ClassicMono #architecturephotography #landscapephotography #waterphotography #DxO #firehydrant

Nighttime reflections shimmer across a lake, with vivid cyan and warm orange light reflecting along the shoreline. Reeds emerge from the water while rocks and grass line the right side.

A quiet park at night in black and white, framed by large textured trees. An empty covered pavilion and playground sit across the grass, with an illuminated church and tree glowing in the distance.

A close-up nighttime photograph of a weathered red fire hydrant, with chipped paint, bolts, and metal fittings visible against a very dark background.

Nighttime reflections shimmer across a pond, with vivid cyan and warm orange light reflecting along the shoreline. Reeds emerge from the water while rocks and grass line the right side.

George VanMeter @geovanmeter.bsky.social · 21/09/2026

I need to take Pinky out more when I am dining. She rides in my camera bag.

George VanMeter @geovanmeter.bsky.social · 21/09/2026

Have not had a chance to do more shoots, as I have been going over pictures from the Spam Museum in Austin, MN. Here is Pinky with me at Piggy Blue's BBQ - #芦戸三奈 #ピンキー #ヒロアカ #僕のヒーローアカデミア #OM5-II #20mm_f/1.4SPRO #figurephotography #toyphotography #toysky #フィギュア #Minnesota #Austin #PiggyBlue'sBBQ

A barbecue lunch sits on a red plate in the foreground, with sliced bread, potato chips, and ribs. A glass of dark beer and a burger on blue-and-white checkered paper sit behind it. A small Pinky figure from My Hero Academia stands beside the beer glass on the wooden table.

George VanMeter @geovanmeter.bsky.social · 21/09/2026

Very nice.

George VanMeter @geovanmeter.bsky.social · 18/09/2026

Sometimes filters make for interesting effects. This one came from OI.Share from OM Systems - #ShalltearBloodfallen #Overlord #photography #シャルティア・ブラッドフォールン #オーバーロード #OM5-II #20mm_f/1.4S_PRO #figurephotography #toyphotography #toysky #フィギュア #MicroFourThirds #ClassicMono

A high-contrast black-and-white photograph of an anime-style female figure seen from behind in a bunny outfit. Her long white hair and pale body are rendered against deep blacks, while her large shadow dominates the wall behind her. Heavy grain and extreme tonal contrast give the image a stark, graphic appearance.

George VanMeter @geovanmeter.bsky.social · 16/09/2026

Early Morning Road Work - #photography #OM5-II #20mm_f/1.4SPRO #ClassicMono #B&W #blackandwhitephotography #nightphotography #streetphotography #urbanphotography #constructionphotography #industrialphotography #construction #excavator #heavyequipment #OMSystem #MFT #microfourthirds

Black-and-white photograph of a nighttime construction site, with an excavator actively digging beside a dump truck. Construction barrels line the street, while a brightly lit gas station and storefronts sit in the background beneath dark trees.

George VanMeter @geovanmeter.bsky.social · 15/09/2026

#ShalltearBloodfallen #Overlord #photography #シャルティア・ブラッドフォールン #オーバーロード #OM5-II #20mm_f/1.4S_PRO #figurephotography #toyphotography #toysky #フィギュア #MicroFourThirds #ClassicMono

Shalltear Bloodfallen from Overlord in a close-up black-and-white portrait. She has long light-colored hair, large expressive eyes, and an open smile, with one hand raised beside her face and touching her hair. Dramatic lighting creates bright highlights and deep shadows against a dark background.

George VanMeter @geovanmeter.bsky.social · 14/09/2026

Neat! I love the sequence.

George VanMeter @geovanmeter.bsky.social · 14/09/2026

Orange - #photography #nikon #z5ii #NIKKORZ24-120mmf/4S #sunrise #orange #morning #clouds

A dramatic morning sky glows orange and gold beneath dark, textured clouds. Streetlights, trees, buildings, and a gas station form dark silhouettes along a wet street, with headlights and colorful reflections shimmering on the pavement.

George VanMeter @geovanmeter.bsky.social · 14/09/2026

I had two choices, take a nap or take a walk. I am glad that I did the latter. Otherwise I would not have this shot.

George VanMeter @geovanmeter.bsky.social · 13/09/2026

Winter Prep - #photography #nikon #z5ii #NIKKORZ24-120mmf/4S #Bees #Flowers #BumbleBees

A bumblebee clings to a pale purple flower while feeding, surrounded by multiple lavender blossoms and unopened buds. The flowers stand against a soft, bright green blurred backgroun

George VanMeter @geovanmeter.bsky.social · 11/09/2026

You too Luis!

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George VanMeter @geovanmeter.bsky.social · 11/09/2026

Ginko - #Gintama #Ginko #Gintoki #銀魂 #銀子 #銀時 #photography #nikon #z5ii #NIKKORZ24-120mmf/4S #figurephotography #toyphotography #toysky #フィギュア

Ginko, the gender-swapped version of Gintoki from Gintama, poses with a wooden sword raised behind her shoulder and one arm extended upward, framed by blue balloons against a dark background.

George VanMeter @geovanmeter.bsky.social · 11/09/2026

I can hear this one. Very nicely done!

George VanMeter @geovanmeter.bsky.social · 10/09/2026

Moon and Clouds - #photography #nikon #nikonz5ii #z5ii #NIKKORZ24-120mmf/4S #moon #clouds #ClassicMono

Monochrome morning shot of the cresent moon near the top giving way to clouds and eventually trees and a streetlight.

George VanMeter @geovanmeter.bsky.social · 09/09/2026

What a POWERful shot.... Pun aside, great shot.

George VanMeter @geovanmeter.bsky.social · 09/09/2026

Exactly. I am going to try again tomorrow

George VanMeter @geovanmeter.bsky.social · 08/09/2026

Thanks for the reposts and the likes everyone.

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George VanMeter @geovanmeter.bsky.social · 08/09/2026

I am going to hate cleaning up the sand, once I am done with this backdrop.

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George VanMeter @geovanmeter.bsky.social · 08/09/2026

Thanks for the repost and the likes everyone. Still not happy with the image. I get one of them in focus and other is blurry. Here is Robin by herself. #OnePiece #NicoRobin #ニコ・ロビン #ワンピース #photography #nikon #z5ii #NIKKORZ24-120mmf/4S #figurephotography #toyphotography #toysky #フィギュア #Tropical

Nico Robin on a tropical beach

George VanMeter @geovanmeter.bsky.social · 08/09/2026

Sigh.

George VanMeter @geovanmeter.bsky.social · 08/09/2026

Hate when it pops back and forth like that.

George VanMeter @geovanmeter.bsky.social · 08/09/2026

Channel subscribed and will check out later.

George VanMeter @geovanmeter.bsky.social · 06/09/2026

Robin and Nami at the beach. - #OnePiece #NicoRobin #Nami #ニコ・ロビン #ナミ #ワンピース #photo #photography #nikon #nikonz5ii #z5ii #NIKKORZ24-120mmf/4S #figurephotography #toyphotography #toysky #フィギュア #BeachPhotography #Tropical

Nico Robin and Nami from One Piece enjoy a tropical beach scene. Robin stands at the water's edge in a pink floral top, black bikini, and wide white sunhat as a blue splash rises around her feet. Nami sits behind her in a blue bikini, holding an ice cream cone. Palm trees, colorful tropical plants, sand, shells, and bright blue water complete the miniature beach setting.

George VanMeter @geovanmeter.bsky.social · 06/09/2026

Great shot! I love this figure.

George VanMeter @geovanmeter.bsky.social · 06/09/2026

Thanks!

George VanMeter @geovanmeter.bsky.social · 06/09/2026

Thank you Luis.

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George VanMeter @geovanmeter.bsky.social · 05/09/2026

Waiting for a train that never came . #StreetPhotography #BlackAndWhite #ClassicMono #RainyDay #UrbanPhotography #AbstractPhotography #GrittyPhotography #MonochromePhotography #photo #photography #nikon #nikonz5ii #z5ii #NIKKORZ24-120mmf/4S

Black-and-white abstract street scene viewed through rain-covered glass, with water droplets sharply defined against blurred buildings, pavement, and deep shadows.

George VanMeter @geovanmeter.bsky.social · 05/09/2026

きれい。

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George VanMeter @geovanmeter.bsky.social · 05/09/2026

Dramatic Clouds. #MorningLight #Thundercloud #Cloudscape #LandscapePhotography #WaterReflection #IowaPhotography #photo #photography #nikon #nikonz5ii #z5ii #NIKKORZ24-120mmf/4S

A large pink-orange thundercloud rises above a quiet residential neighborhood at morning light, with trees and houses along the edge of a calm lake reflecting the scene.

George VanMeter @geovanmeter.bsky.social · 03/09/2026

Thanks. It is good to know that I am getting better. Next month I am going to NebrasKon, which probably mean more figures.

George VanMeter @geovanmeter.bsky.social · 03/09/2026

Nice shot!

George VanMeter @geovanmeter.bsky.social · 03/09/2026

Congratulations 🎉

George VanMeter @geovanmeter.bsky.social · 02/09/2026

Gave my Ricoh WG-6 some love this morning. - #ClassicMono #BlackAndWhitePhotography #RainyMorning #AfterTheRain #Reflection #PuddleReflection #NeighborhoodPhotography #MoodyPhotography #RicohWG6 #Ricoh #DxOPhotoLab #photo #photography

Black-and-white photograph of a quiet residential street after rain, viewed from beside a large puddle. An older white house with a covered porch and decorative columns sits across the street, partially framed by a large tree. The puddle reflects the tree and house, while wet pavement, leaves, and scattered debris fill the foreground beneath an overcast sky.

George VanMeter @geovanmeter.bsky.social · 01/09/2026

Robin is my favorite One Piece character. - #ニコ・ロビン #NicoRobin #photo #photography #nikon #nikonz5ii #z5ii #NIKKORZ24-120mmf/4S #figurephotography #toyphotography #toysky #フィギュア #onepiece #ワンピース

Nico Robin from One Piece sits on the grass in front of a stone wall, wearing a blue tied blouse and eating a chocolate ice cream cone. Her long black hair and bright blue eyes stand out against the warm stone background.