23rd Annual Smithsonian Magazine Photo Contest Artistic
Monsoon's Thread of Light
An arboreal Wine Snake caught mid-slither, illuminated by a fierce backlight in the heavy rain. Every drop and detail on its skin is transformed into a sparkling outline, contrasting sharply with the deep darkness of the night jungle. A fleeting moment of luminescence.
Photo Detail
| Date Taken: | 07.2025 |
| Date Uploaded: | 12.2025 |
| Photo Location: | Mumbai, India |
| Camera: | Canon EOS R5m2 |
| Copyright: | © Kapil Bhagwat |