honorable mention
thibault gerbaldi united states
Photo © thibault gerbaldi
title
THE SANDS OF TIME
Each photograph captures a moment where the shifting sunlight unveils a new facet of this sandy landscape. The ever-changing interplay of light and shadow not only sculpts the dunes' physical form but also evokes a profound sense of transience. It is a visual poem of fleeting moments, where the ephemeral nature of light mirrors the impermanence of the desert itself.
In this series, the dunes become more than sand formations; they transform into embodiments of time's passage, whispering tales of ancient winds and timeless beauty. These photographs invite viewers to immerse themselves in the delicate equilibrium of contrasts, where the desert's vastness meets the nuanced dance of sunlight, casting a spell that transcends the ordinary and unveils the extraordinary.
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entry description
The Namibian desert dunes stand as undulating monuments to the passage of time, their golden waves frozen in perpetual motion. In the dance of light and shadow, these colossal ridges create a mesmerizing play of contrasts. As the sun paints the dunes with a warm palette, shadows carve intricate patterns, accentuating every ridge and crest. The stark juxtaposition between the sunlit slopes and the cool, shadowed valleys enhances the dunes' sculptural beauty.Each photograph captures a moment where the shifting sunlight unveils a new facet of this sandy landscape. The ever-changing interplay of light and shadow not only sculpts the dunes' physical form but also evokes a profound sense of transience. It is a visual poem of fleeting moments, where the ephemeral nature of light mirrors the impermanence of the desert itself.
In this series, the dunes become more than sand formations; they transform into embodiments of time's passage, whispering tales of ancient winds and timeless beauty. These photographs invite viewers to immerse themselves in the delicate equilibrium of contrasts, where the desert's vastness meets the nuanced dance of sunlight, casting a spell that transcends the ordinary and unveils the extraordinary.
about the photographer
Thibault Gerbaldi is a self-taught Leica photographer and passionate traveler, known for capturing authentic, emotional stories from some of the world’s most remote and diverse regions. His award-winning work spans cultures and landscapes as varied as Greenland to India, blending documentary, travel, and portrait photography. Thibault has self-published seven photography books and earned international recognition, including 1st place at the Siena Awards 2025, the International Photo Awards 2025 and the Rising Talent Award from Travel Photographer of the Year in 2024. His work has been exhibited globally and featured in Leica Fotografie International, LENS Magazine, and more. As a board member of The Forgotten International, he supports humanitarian projects through his art.back to gallery
