23rd Annual Smithsonian Magazine Photo Contest Wildlife
When the Rare Meets Its Reflection

The Cnemaspis girii, a rare species of gecko found nowhere else in the world. This little gecko survives only in a very specific type of habitat, making it truly unique and special.

Photo Detail
Date Taken: 11.2025
Date Uploaded: 12.2025
Photo Location: Satara, India
Camera: Canon EOS R5m2
Copyright: © Kapil Bhagwat