Desert Ballet

• Prize
  Silver in Nature/Panoramic
• Photographer
  Thibault Gerbaldi
• Technical Info
  1/3200s F/5.6 Iso 400 132mm Cropped Sensor
• Photo Date
  23nov2021

Taken from the aerial perspective above Namibia's 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.

Thibault Gerbaldi is a self-taught Leica photographer and passionate traveler, known for authentic stories from the world’s most remote regions. His work spans landscapes from Greenland to India, blending documentary, travel, and portrait. He has self-published seven books and earned recognition: 1st at Siena Awards 2025, International Photo Awards 2025, and TPOTY Rising Talent (2024). Exhibited globally and featured in LFI and LENS Magazine. As a board member of The Forgotten International, he supports humanitarian projects.