3rd Place winner
A Dynamic Interplay
DESCRIPTION
Amidst dark volcanic ash, three sulfur ponds create a striking contrast. Two smaller, nearly circular ponds flank a larger, more irregular one, their vivid hues standing out against the barren landscape. These natural formations highlight the dynamic blend of order and chaos in Iceland’s volcanic terrain. 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. 