23rd Annual Smithsonian Magazine Photo Contest Wildlife
Celestial Wanderer

A lone gecko rests on the warm sands under a sky ablaze with stars and the glowing trail of the Milky Way. The creature, illuminated by a subtle beam of light, seems small yet significant against the vast expanse of the cosmos above. This image beautifully contrasts the fragile life of the desert with the infinite grandeur of the universe, evoking both wonder and humility.

Photo Detail
Date Taken: 09.2025
Date Uploaded: 09.2025
Photo Location: Jaisalmer, India
Camera: NIKON D850
Copyright: © AVILASH GHOSH