A summer photo of a dragonfly against a green background of bushes. I was able to approach this specimen with my camera from a very short distance. Dragonflies sometimes have a short break to warm up in the sun. The beautifully patterned wings reflect the sunlight in a brilliant way and, if you look closely, you can also see in great detail the facets that make up the eyes on its head. I think they are among the most beautiful insects in existence. They are predators, but do not harm humans.
I am Martijn Wit and I like to photograph nature in my neighbourhood, but I also love to capture the city and the night. I love the play of light in combination with the vintage lenses I use. I like doing macro and close-up photography, so I often.. Read more…