Silent Devotion

• Photographer
  Thibault Gerbaldi
• Technical Info
  1/3000s f/4.8 iso 160 24mm full frame
• Photo Date
  8jul24

After the group meditation, a Buddhist monk swiftly retreats to his quarters for another round of spiritual prayer. His crimson kasaya echoes the color of the temple walls and the sacred inscriptions adorning them, creating a visual harmony that reflects the deep connection between the monk’s inner journey and his sacred surroundings.

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.