A few more macro shots of the Day Lily’s we have growing in the yard. Have to catch these early before the winds start to move them around. Nikon Z6ii and Nikkor MC 50mm #macro #flowers #lily #anther #nature #nikon #z6ii

More pollen covered anther on these long filliments of a day lily. Nikon Z6 ii, MC50mm, f14, ISO800, 1/15s #macro #plants #daylily #nature #nikon #z6ii

Wild Bergamot or Beebalm growing in our garden. I hope we get more of this growing in so I can attempt to make some tea. Nikon Z8, MC50mm, f16, ISO400, /80s #macro #plants #beebalm #nature #nikon #z8

Caught the moon peeking through the trees this morning. The sky and atmosphere were amazingly clear. Nikon Z6ii, 520mm, f10, ISO100, 1/60s #moon #sky #nature #nikon #z6ii

Caught a Bumblebee curled up for a nap in the Sulphur Cosmos. Light was all kinds of tricky. Nikon Z8, Nikkor MC105mm, f7.1, ISO400, 1/250s #macro #bumblebee #flowers #nature #nikon #z8

This photo of the moon blanketed in clouds was taken early this morning as the sky was coming alive. It was a bit difficult to try and capture but using PS Express. Nikon Z6ii, Nikkor 100-400mm with TC2.0 @ 500mm, f10, ISO800, 1/10s #moon #bluemoon #nightsky #astro #nature #nikon #z8

This shot was inspired by one of my favorite shows of all time, X Files was really ahead of its time. Captured in the dark reaches of mini Roswell in my garage. Nikon Z8, Nikkor MC 50mm, f7.1, ISO400, 1/5s #macro #toy #ufo #scifi #alien #nikon #z8

Sunset tonight over Lake Trace in Sanford, NC. My app I used said 27% or “fair” chance of a sunset. Not too shabby. Nikon Z8, Nikkor Z14-24mm @ 18mm, f11, 1/13s, ISO100 #sunset #reflection #water #colors #nature #nikon #z8

More Daylilies popping up around the yard. I tried to catch this one earlier in the morning when it was just opening up but got a bit busy. The light was just right for this one. Nikon Z8, Nikkor MC105mm, f11, ISO200, 1/100s #macro #daylily #plants #nature #nikon #z8

Echinacea growing in the front garden area. I need to plant more. Nikon Z8, Nikkor MC50mm, f9, ISO200, 1/50s #macro #plants #echinacea #nature #nikon #z8

Finally able to photograph this Flowerpot parasol mushroom. It was residing in an indoor pot that was moved outside just prior to a week of rain. I have a few variations to share. Nikon Z8, Nikkor MC105mm, f14, ISO200, 1/60s #macro #mushroom #nature #nikon #z8

Our yard is full of these Fowler’s Toads. The yard comes alive at evening when walking through the grasses. Caught this one under the trees in some decaying leaves. Nikon Z8, Nikkor MC105mm, ISO800, f7.1, 1/100s #toad #frog #macro #nature #nikon #z8

Tiny Lycoperdon (Puffball mushrooms) popping up all around the yard fom all the rain. Nikon Z8, Nikkor MC 105mm, f20, ISO200, 1/4s #macro #mushroom #puffball #nature #nikon #z8

I love seeing rain drops on plant leaves. Today’s rains have left the garden area with lots of water. Now I’m looking forward to some mushrooms popping up! Nikon Z8, Nikkor MC 50mm, f9, ISO400, 1/50s #macro #raindrops #nature #nikon #z8

The shallow depth of field created this optical blur that makes the background appear to be moving. Nikon Z8, Nikkor MC 50mm, f5.6, ISO400, 1/160s #macro #plants #fern #blur #nature #nikon #z8

Once the sun popped out I had to shoot some macro of these anther covered in pollen. These long filaments of the Daylily are amazing. Nikon Z8, Nikkor MC105mm, f11, ISO200, 1/500s #macro #iris #flower #nature #nikon #z8

Had some fun in the garage working on this project. Figuring out ways to use diorama pieces I’ve made. Luke and R2 on some adventures together. Nikon Z8, Nikkor MC50mm f2.8 #starwars #xwing #toy #toyphotography #macro #nikon #z8

Another Daylily from the garden. Lots of pollen on the anther for the bees to carry off. Nikon Z8, Nikkor MC50mm, f9, 1/60s, ISO100 #macro #flower #garden #lilly#daylily#nature #nikon #z8

I really enjoy shooting with the Nikkor MC50mm f2.8 A Daylily reaching for some of the rain under a row of Crepe Myrtles. Added some fairy lights in the background. Nikon Z8, Nikkor MC50mm, ISO100, f3.5, 1/160s #macro #daylily #flowers #nature #outdoor #nikon #z8

Misty and foggy morning lake vibes in North Carolina. Nikon Z8 & Nikkor 70-200mm f2.8 #fog #lake #mist #water #nature #nikon #z8

A few flowers from the garden. Everything is popping up now that we’ve had a good rain. Corncockle , Golden Tickseed and a Sulphur Cosmos Nikon Z6ii & Nikkor MC105mm #macro #nature #flowers #garden #nikon #z6ii

About a 25% waxing crescent moon tonight beaming above the tree-line. Nikon Z8, Nikkor 100-400 w/TC 2x @ 800mm (cropped), f20, ISO1600, 1/160s #moon #crescentmoon #night #nightsky #nikon #z8

Bumblebees are busy collecting pollen to feed the colony. Early in the morning is the best time to catch them. Nikon Z8, Nikkor MC105mm, f5, ISO400, 1/2000s #macro #bees #bumblebee #pollen #flowers #nature #nikon #z8

The final rays of the day settling over the lake. The glow seeping through the trees was amazing. Nikon Z6ii, Nikkor 50mm, f11, ISO1600, 1/8000s #sunset #lake #reflection #trees #nature #nikon #6ii

“I believe alien life is quite common in the universe. Although intelligent life is less so. Some say it has yet to appear on Earth.” ~Stephen Hawking Nikon Z6ii, Nikkor MC50mm, f3.2, ISO1600, 1/50s #alien #spaceman #grey #ufo #uap #monochrome #blackandwhite #nikon #z6ii

A street scene from a recent trip to upstate NY. This was on a walk to get coffee in Niagara Falls. Nikon Z6ii, 24mm, f5, ISO200, 1/640s #urban #street #travel #color #wideangle #nikon

Found this lovely scene on the street in Niagara Falls. Always have time to play with reflections. Nikon Z6ii, 70mm, f7.1, ISO200, 1/125s #reflections #water #trees #street #nature #nikon #z6ii

Upstate New York never disappoints. A few for the #BlueSkyArtShow #soft #water #nature #longexposure

A trip to Niagara Falls worked out great and the weather was just about perfect. We walked over 10 miles today between the US and Canada and still didn’t see it all. Did Maid of the Mist and Behind the Falls. Nikon Z8, Nikkor 14-24mm & 24-70mm #niagarafalls #waterfalls #water #nature #nikon #z8

Took a side trip to Sodus Point, NY today on the way to Niagara Falls. I wanted to see and photograph this little lighthouse. A beautiful little village on the shores of Lake Ontario. Worth it! Nikon Z8, Nikkor 70-200mm #soduspointny #nylighthouse #lakeontariolighthouse #lakeontaio #nikon #z8

A tour of a few Ithaca, NY area waterfalls. Rained on and off most the day so I had to fidget with some lens wiping a few times and will definitely have to do some spot removal in LR or PS later on other shots. Nikon Z8, Nikkor 24-70mm, f4S #waterfalls #ny #ithaca #longexposure #nikon #z8

Garden finds today were beautiful. Might revisit a couple of the fiddleheads. Nikon Z8, Nikkor MC105mm, f2.8 #maco #garden #green #spring #color #nature #nikon #z8

Revenge of the 5th Darth Nihilus, a void with an insatiable hunger consuming all life in his path and a desire to become pure dark energy. Nikon Z8, Nikkor MC105mm, f4, ISO200, 1/13s, created in PS Express. #revengeofthe5th #starwars #starwarsday2 #actiofigurephotography #nikon #z8

May the 4th be with you! Happy Star Wars Day! Shot on location in the murky birdbath swamp of the remote planet of Dagobah in the Outer Rim (of the yard) Territories. Careful of the dragonsnakes young Skywalker. Nikon Z8, Nikkor MC 105mm #maythe4thbewithyou #starwars #toy #toyphotography #nikon

Lake Trace sunset tonight. Nikon Z8, Nikkor 14-24mm #sunset #reflection #water #lakesunset #nikon #z8

Looking at some faded colors and rust today with a macro lens. Love how some of it resembles the surface of a far away planet. Nikon Z8, Nikkor 105mm f2.8 #rust #patina #macro #colors #nikon #z8

Garden finds from this morning. Nikon Z8, Nikkor MC 105mm f2.8 #macro #garden #flowers #iris #nature #nikon #z8

Statuaries of the Bonaventure cemetery in Savannah, GA in black and white. Nikon Z8, Nikkor 24-70mm f4 and Nikkor 70-200mm f2.8 #bonaventurecemetery #savannah #blackandwhite #monochrome #b&w #nikon #z8

Photos from the No Kings rally in Kitty Hawk, NC on March 28th. A great crowd to hang out with for a couple hours. Nikon Z8, Nikkor 70-200mm #nokings #rally #kittyhawknc #obx

Beautiful sunset tonight on the lake. Nikon Z8, Nikkor 14-24mm #sunset #color #reflection #water #nature #nikon #z8

Bad day at the office for the AT-AT Driver. Better call a salvage team. Shot on location in the box desert of Basementstan. Nikon Z6ii, Nikkor MC105mm, f18, ISO400, 1.6s #starwars #toy #toyphotography #actionfugure #macro #nikon #z6ii

Lake sunset from a few nights ago. Nikon Z8, 14mm, ISO32, f13, 1/3s #sunset #color #water #reflection #nature #nikon #z8

Amazing sunset on the lake tonight. Nikon Z6ii, 45mm, ISO79, f9, 13s #sunset #refection #longexposure #water #color #lake #nature #nikon #z6ii

A fun night at the fair in Sanford, NC. Nikon Z8, Nikkor 24-70mm f4 S, long exposures 2.5-4s #longexposure #motionblur #fair #lights #night #nightlife #nikon #z8

Some garden finds this morning before the rains started. Nikon Z6ii, Nikkor MC50mm f2.8 #iris #dianthus #spring #garden #nature #nikon #z6ii

Kill Devil Hills, NC beach sunrise. Nikon Z8, Nikkor 70-200mm f2.8 VR S #killdevilhills #obx #beach #sunrise #beachsunrise #color #nature #nikon #z8

Reflections on a calm morning on Colington Island, NC. Nikon Z8, Nikkor 24-70mm f4 S #reflections #water #calm #nature #nikon #z8

A calm morning across Colington Creek on the island watching the sunrise and light up the sky from OBX Campground. Nikon Z8, Nikkor 24-70mm f4 S #obx #killdevilhills #colingtonisland #obxcampground #nature #nikon #z8

Sunset at Colington Harbor Yacht Club, Colington Island, NC. Nikon Z8, Nikkor 20mm #sunset #albermarlesound #longexposure #nature #nikon #z8

The sunset tonight at Kill Devil Hills from OBX RV campground was phenomenal! Nikon Z6ii, 24mm, ISO100, f9, 1/10s #sunset #killdevilhills #obx #beach #color #sky #nature #nikon #z6ii