honorable mention
thibault gerbaldi united states
Photo © thibault gerbaldi
title
An Eerie Levitation
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entry description
This photo freezes a moment on the cusp of transformation. Moments after, the iceberg crumbled. Cracks spiderwebbed its surface, ice fragments suspended, a haunting prelude to collapse. It freezes time, illustrating photography's essence: capturing fleeting moments. Yet, it underscores a poignant reality. Amidst a static human-made boat, the iceberg's natural demise unfolds, a stark reminder of our changing climate and the accelerating rate of iceberg calving due to global warming.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
