Ruben Smit Collection

Long-nosed / Sand viper (Vipera ammodytes) Djerdap National Park, Serbia, June 2009

Close-up of Hermanns tortoise (Testudo hermanni) head, Djerdap National Park, Serbia, June 2009

Underwater view of White water lily roots (Nymphaea alba) and pond weed, Gornje Podunavlje Special Nature Reserve, Serbia, June 2009

European pond turtle (Emys orbicularis) portrait, Gornje Podunavlje Special Nature Reserve, Serbia, June 2009

River Danube flowing through the Iron Gate Gorge, on the border between Romania and Serbia, Djerdap National Park, Serbia, June 2009

Old growth Lime (Tilia sp) forest, Djerdap National Park, Serbia, June 2009

Stream flowing through cave, Djerdap National Park, Serbia, June 2009

Low clouds over the River Danube flowing through the Iron Gate Gorge, Djerdap National Park, Serbia, June 2009. WWE BOOK

Balkan fritillary butterflies (Boloria graeca) mating, Djerdap National Park, Serbia, June 2009

Hermanns tortoise (Testudo hermanni) portrait, Djerdap National Park, Serbia, June 2009

Robber fly (Asilidae) with mosquito prey hanging from leaf, Gornje Podunavlje Special Nature Reserve, Serbia, June 2009

Tanner / Sawyer beetle (Prionus coriarius) silhouetted on Oak branch at dusk, Djerdap National Park, Serbia, June 2009

Bee keeping in an old bus containing the hives, cultivated border land between Croatia and Serbia, Gornje Podunavlje Special Nature Reserve, Serbia, June 2009

Wild boar (Sus scrofa) in light morning mist feeding on swamp plants during low water tide in flood plains of the Danube, Gornje Podunavlje Special Nature Reserve, Serbia, June 2009

River Danube after sunset, Gornje Podunavlje Special Nature Reserve, Serbia, June 2009

Rear view of Wild boar (Sus scrofa) walking along waters edge, Gornje Podunavlje Special Nature Reserve, Serbia, June 2009

Vagrant darter (Sympetrum vulgatum) on twig with larval case, Gornje Podunavlje Special Nature Reserve, Serbia, June 2009

European pond turtle (Emys orbicularis) Gornje Podunavlje Special Nature Reserve, Serbia, June 2009

Great pond snail (Lymnaea stagnalis) trying to survive in ponds in broadleaf forest during dry season, Gornje Podunavlje Special Nature Reserve, Serbia, June 2009

Wild boar (Sus scrofa) running, Gornje Podunavlje Special Nature Reserve, Serbia, June 2009

Summer snowflake (Leucojum aestivum) flowers silhouetted at sunrise, Gornje Podunavlje Special Nature Reserve, Serbia, June 2009

Hard wood flood plain forest along river Danube in early morning, Gornje Podunavlje Special Nature Reserve, Serbia, June 2009

Rear view of two Wild boars (Sus scrofa) crossing swamp, Gornje Podunavlje Special Nature Reserve, Serbia, June 2009

Hard wood flood plain forest in early morning. River Danube, Gornje Podunavlje Special Nature Reserve, Serbia, June 2009

Male Stag beetle (Lucanus elephas) in lime forest, Djerdap National Park, Serbia, June 2009. WWE INDOOR EXHIBITION

Long-nosed / Sand viper (Vipera ammodytes) Djerdap National Park, Serbia, June 2009 WWE OUTDOOR EXHIBITION. NOT AVAILABLE FOR GREETING CARDS OR CALENDARS. WWE BOOK

Vagrant darter (Sympetrum vulgatum) on twig with larval case, Gornje Podunavlje Special Nature Reserve, Serbia, June 2009 WWE OUTDOOR EXHIBITION. NOT AVAILABLE FOR GREETING CARDS OR CALENDARS

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Ruben Smit, a nature enthusiast and photographer, captures the beauty of Djerdap National Park in Serbia. In June 2009, he encounters a long-nosed sand viper slithering through the park's rugged terrain. With its striking appearance, this venomous serpent becomes the subject of his lens. Moving on to another inhabitant of Djerdap National Park, Ruben focuses his camera on a close-up shot of a Hermann's tortoise. The intricate details of its head are revealed as it peacefully roams through the park. Venturing underwater, Ruben explores the enchanting world beneath the surface. He captures an ethereal view of white water lily roots intertwined with pond weed in Gornje Podunavlje. This serene image showcases nature's delicate balance and interconnectedness. Continuing his exploration, Ruben encounters an elegant European pond turtle within Gornje Podunavlje Special Nature Reserve. Its portrait reflects both strength and vulnerability as it thrives in its natural habitat. The River Danube flowing through Iron Gate Gorge serves as a majestic backdrop for one of Ruben's photographs. This mighty river forms a border between Romania and Serbia while carving out breathtaking landscapes along its path. In Djerdap National Park, Ruben discovers an ancient forest dominated by old growth lime trees. Their towering presence evokes feelings of awe and reverence for nature's resilience over time. A stream gracefully flows through a cave within Djerdap National Park - an enchanting sight that showcases Mother Nature's artistry at work. Low clouds hover above the River Danube as it meanders through Iron Gate Gorge in Djerdap National Park. This atmospheric phenomenon adds mystique to an already captivating landscape captured by Ruben Smit’s lens. Nature reveals its intimate moments when Balkan fritillary butterflies engage in mating rituals within Djerdap National Park – their vibrant colors dancing against lush greenery.