Smithy's Feed Releases for May 2010

The skies above the palace are covered in dark, ominous clouds, Kaku’s heart feels heavy as she’s forced to do Choujou’s bidding. Retreating for the day, Kaku walks in on Chouryou and Chinkyuu having a heated argument, all three seem at the end of th...

Trimming a large brush, noticed several land snails that fell on the grass from the branches that had been cut away. Put them back on the brush and this fellow began a steady climb towards the top, so snapped a quick photo as had my Canon 450D nearby...

Realizing Yui is still mulling over the questionnaire about college or career choices, Nodoka scolds her for putting off such an important decision. Sighing she just can’t think about a future that still feels so far away, Yui starts copying Nodoka’s...

Quite luckily for those of us who adore such wonderful art, the many artists that populate Pixiv haven’t relinquished yet in creating works featuring the “K-ON!!” side character Tachibana Himeko. Although Himeko seems to be the most illustrated backg...

Spotted a plant that sported tiny flowers of a striking deep blue, near purple hue, so picked up a few to have Dollfie Dream Yoko pose with them. Wanted to set up the tripod and go for a full shoot but alas the flowers started to wilt quite fast. Zo...

Shortly after going for a hanami at the Japanese garden, attended another terrific outdoor event, the Spring Flower Show. Held at the castle of Grand-Bigard, the Spring Flower Show transformed the castle’s vast gardens into a sheer flower festival as...

Leisurely sleeping in her tropical jungle palace, Moukaku suddenly bites into the tail of her pet elephant Paya Paya. Making a ruckus, the minute elephant’s incessant whining enrages Moukaku who yells at him to get out. Berated by her underlings Mike...

Walking through the school hallways, Mio can’t shake the impression she’s being watched. Alas for the shy bass player, her fellow light music club members are of little help as only Azusa takes her seriously. Entering the music room, Nodoka exposes t...

Had already briefly shown you the loot of items for Dollfie Dream Yoko, including outfits and wigs, so now will share a photo collection of Yoko showing you her new look! Wanted an easy, casual outfit for Yoko with an alternate wig that would be fit...

Having accompanied Shoukou back to Go territory, Kan’u is welcomed by Sonken. Jealous of Kan’u's warm reception, Shoukou is not pleased, though the feisty brat soon changes her attitude when Sonken praises her for accomplishing her mission. Hoping f...

Recently spent a sizable budget on adopting my first Dollfie, the lovely Yoko from “Tengen Toppa Gurren Lagann”. While Yoko herself came at an interesting price, subsequent related purchases such as Dollfie care items, outfits and wigs all quickly ad...

Having fallen asleep while practicing guitar late at night, Yui isn’t keen on the rain that greets her by morning, incessantly pouring down from ominous dark clouds. Worried her precious guitar might get wet, Yui bravely protects it from the downpour...

Looks like Microsoft is showcasing its cute Japanese Windows 7 mascot character Madobe Nanami in an anime styled commercial. Had read before there were plans for an animated video but only recently spotted the news at Moetron that it is out. A short...

Although most of the weekend it was rather cold and overcast with gray, menacing clouds abound, did have a few spots of sunshine here and there. During such a brief moment the sun was out, snapped this photo of a freshly watered flower in a nearby ga...

On a warm summer day when the sun is shining its warmth down upon us, how could the lovely Yoko not take advantage of such gorgeous weather? Deciding to have some fun under the sun, it was time for Yoko to don her beach gear and leisurely lounge abou...

Although Gien has joined Ryuubi’s traveling party, the rivalry between her and Batai which originally started over spilled dumplings, erupts once again when Bachou’s cheeky cousin snatches the last food right under Gien’s nose. Offering her dumplings...