honorable mention
thibault gerbaldi united states
Photo © thibault gerbaldi
title
Desert Ballet
In its sprint, the sand stirred by its rapid motion creates a golden cloud trailing behind, as though the desert is exhaling a breath infused with precious amber. Illuminated by the enchanting glow of the setting sun, this scene weaves a spell of surreal beauty and tranquility, bestowing an otherworldly charm upon the landscape.
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entry description
Taken from the aerial perspective above Namibia's captivating sandscapes, a swift oryx dashes across the terrain, its elegant retreat encapsulated within the striking shadows cast by the adjacent sand dunes.In its sprint, the sand stirred by its rapid motion creates a golden cloud trailing behind, as though the desert is exhaling a breath infused with precious amber. Illuminated by the enchanting glow of the setting sun, this scene weaves a spell of surreal beauty and tranquility, bestowing an otherworldly charm upon the landscape.
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
