Damsefly Development by Mart Smit

Wednesday, 7th January 2009

Damsefly Development

by Mart Smit

A larvae is tranformed to a damsefly.

Equipment: Canon EOS 30D + Canon 180 mm

Mart Smit

I am Mart Smit, 17 years old. Living in the northern parts of Holland. I am very interested in Nature and because of my father I started photographing nature at a young age. With some succeses in photo competition like BBC wildlife photographer of the year and Argus I could by my own equipment.

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20 Comments

James and Kelly Stone Says:
January 7th, 2009 at 3:47 am
Excellent macro. For just 17, you will have a successful road ahead of you in photography. Great job and congratulations!
yasmin Says:
January 7th, 2009 at 4:41 am
Congrats!! wow only 17, this is an excellent photo, and I cant wait to see more…
Anurag Says:
January 7th, 2009 at 6:54 am
Gorgeous all the way. Pursue you passions fearlessly. Never let doubt cloud your mind. You will succeed in your endeavors.
Malta Photography Says:
January 7th, 2009 at 9:21 am
Yes very good clear shot indeed especially for 17 years. Keep your passion.
Alex Says:
January 7th, 2009 at 9:51 am
Congratulations Mart, I see why you won the BBC competition! You are already an excellent photographer, a real pro. The future is bright for your career!
KeithT Says:
January 7th, 2009 at 10:29 am
A fine piece of photography. It shows that much care has been taken in setting up this shot. Your control of depth of field and lighting surpasses good.
Pauline Jones Says:
January 7th, 2009 at 11:00 am
Good shot; it has the feel of the studio about it.
Leslie Says:
January 7th, 2009 at 2:16 pm
Great photo, very interesting. A nice change
from all the humdrum landscapes we have been
seeing. Hope you get your own equipment!
Marie Dunphy Harding Says:
January 7th, 2009 at 3:08 pm
Super shot! Keep up the good work, Mart.
planet lover Says:
January 7th, 2009 at 3:11 pm
Excellent job. I love the wings.
Renee Says:
January 7th, 2009 at 3:15 pm
Like all the other comments very excellent shot mart! well done!
Gloria Talbert Says:
January 7th, 2009 at 4:30 pm
Keep the good work up , Mart.
varanasi Says:
January 7th, 2009 at 6:40 pm
What an inspiration to all teens to follow your dreams! Great POTD
Su Says:
January 7th, 2009 at 6:47 pm
Wow a fantastic shot Mart, many congrats on potd
Kasey Says:
January 7th, 2009 at 8:59 pm
insects scare me! but i think it is a great shot! i agree with planet lover… i love those wings! congrats!
paul Dass Says:
January 7th, 2009 at 9:24 pm
Stunning capture and I love the lighting.
KeithT Says:
January 8th, 2009 at 10:08 am
Outstanding control of light and DOF. Excellent shot, taken with a lot of subject passion and care.
Sue Gagnon Says:
January 13th, 2009 at 12:23 pm
Super shot! I love the see development of insects through the larvae stage through metamorphosis, such as this shot demonstrates for us. Quite impressive, especially for a 17 year old. I expect to see more of you on this website, and look forward to your imminent growth herein through many more shots!
Mandy Kilpatrick Says:
January 15th, 2009 at 8:15 pm
A great nature shot - love the detail, especially of the leaves and wings. Congratulations!
kml Says:
January 20th, 2009 at 1:51 am
It’s great to see one so young have a love for this art - keep up your beautiful work - you are indeed gifted!