Honorable Mention
Aerial Alchemy
DESCRIPTION
This photo captures the vibrant patterns and colors of Iceland's glacier rivers. Carved by meltwater, the rivers create swirling forms that are only visible from the sky. The image highlights the fragility of these landscapes, threatened by climate change, urging the need for preservation. AUTHOR
Self-taught photographer and traveler, Thibault Gerbaldi has self-published seven books across five continents. His work earned top honors at Siena, PX3, TPOTY, Monovision, and more. In 2025, three of his images were selected for Leica’s centennial exhibit in Wetzlar, chosen from over one million submissions. Featured in LFI, All About Photo, and LENS Magazine, his photography captures emotion, resilience, and the quiet strength of everyday life. A board member since 2019, he funds solidarity projects through donations linked to the dissemination of his books and photographic prints, outside of any commercial framework. 