23rd Annual Smithsonian Magazine Photo Contest Wildlife
The Silent Observer
Amidst a forest bathed in deep twilight blues, a gecko rests calmly on a moss-covered rock, its gaze steady and unbothered. The background trees blur into streaks of motion, creating the illusion of a living, breathing forest in constant flux, while the gecko remains the anchor of stillness. The dreamy effect transforms the scene into one that feels almost otherworldly—where time rushes past but the creature remains timeless and grounded.
Photo Detail
| Date Taken: | 08.2025 |
| Date Uploaded: | 09.2025 |
| Photo Location: | Amboli Ghats, India |
| Camera: | NIKON D7500 |
| Copyright: | © AVILASH GHOSH |