Winner | Young Photographer


Jomtup Charoenlapnumchai

Winner | Young Photographer

Kaeng Krachan National Park, Phetchaburi, Thailand

The Secret Lives of Geckos

A pair of bejewelled Tokay Geckos peer out from between the rafters of a gazebo. These geckos are named after the sound they produce–the word “gecko” itself comes from the Javanese name for this species. One of the largest species of geckos on the planet, they are quite shy and can camouflage their otherwise bright colours when they need to blend in.


Jomtup Charoenlapnumchai

Jomtup Charoenlapnumchai has been interested in nature since childhood. The 14-year-old young photographer resides in Bangkok, Thailand and began wildlife documentation when he was eight. His initial interests were to document rare wildlife moments, but he now hopes to provide unique perspectives of the world around him.