Honorable Mention
A Symbiotic Relationship
DESCRIPTION
Roccio stands among her alpacas, all facing the viewer with quiet strength—a moment that reflects the deep bond between Andean families and their animals. Alpaca farming is more than livelihood; it’s a living tradition passed down through generations, sustaining both culture and community. Despite the mounting threats of climate change and mining, this image speaks to the resilience of Andean life, where human and animal stand together in mutual reliance. 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. 