23rd Annual Smithsonian Magazine Photo Contest Artistic
The Arc of the Serpent's Senses
A venomous pit viper, flicks its tongue out to 'taste' the air in a dark, humid environment. This high-speed shot, illuminated by a careful flash technique, captures the rapid, forked tongue as a mesmerizing arc of motion.
Photo Detail
| Date Taken: | 08.2024 |
| Date Uploaded: | 12.2025 |
| Photo Location: | Sindhudurg, India |
| Camera: | Canon EOS R5 |
| Copyright: | © Kapil Bhagwat |