Exploring the intricate world of nature and the power of machines
Specialized in macro animal photography and automotive & aviation imagery
Butterflies, beetles, and dragonflies captured at life-size magnification with razor-sharp focus.
Track days, motorsports events, and racing vehicles frozen in moments of pure adrenaline.
Close-up shots of aircraft engines, cockpits, and aerodynamic details that showcase aviation engineering.
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I'm Neil Smothers, a passionate high school student based in the Saint Louis area with an obsession for capturing anything with an engine.
My journey into photography began with a fascination for the mechanical world around us - from the tiniest insects with their incredible bio-mechanical designs to the powerful engines that drive our cars and aircraft. I believe there's beauty in every moving part, every precision-crafted component, and every creature that nature has engineered to perfection.
When I'm not in class, you'll find me at local car shows, airports, or in my backyard with a macro lens, discovering the hidden worlds that most people never notice. My macro animal photography reveals the incredible engineering that exists in nature - the compound eyes of flies, the hydraulic systems in spider legs, and the aerodynamic perfection of bird feathers.
Living in the Saint Louis area gives me amazing access to aviation photography opportunities, classic car meetups, and diverse wildlife. Every shot I take is driven by my curiosity about how things work and my passion for sharing these mechanical marvels with others.