Draumajökull

• Prize
  Gold in Editorial/Environmental
• Photographer
  Thibault Gerbaldi
• Technical Info
  260mm A/500s F/6.1 Iso 200
• Photo Date
  12aug2024

Draumajökull, meaning the Glacier of Dreams in Icelandic, is a series capturing the mystic beauty of the glacier as its icy arms descend into frigid waters. Shrouded in nascent fog, it evokes a sense of dreamlike wonder, where nature’s power and serenity meet in perfect harmony. Yet, due to global warming, this glacier retreats at a rate of 100 to 300 meters per year. The lagoon grows as icebergs break off and melt, driven by climate change, accelerating the ice melt and calving, and leading to the continual expansion of Jökulsárlón.

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.