23rd Annual Smithsonian Magazine Photo Contest Wildlife
Guardian of the Falls
At the base of a misty jungle waterfall, a malabar pit viper rests on a mossy rock, blending seamlessly with the raw wilderness around it. The cascading water glows softly against the blue ambiance of the forest, while the entangled roots gripping the cliffs above add to the sense of untouched wildness. The scene feels like a hidden sanctuary where the snake, still and alert, watches over the flow of life that passes through this secluded ravine.
Photo Detail
| Date Taken: | 08.2025 |
| Date Uploaded: | 09.2025 |
| Photo Location: | Amboli Ghats, India |
| Camera: | NIKON D7500 |
| Copyright: | © AVILASH GHOSH |