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The Sands of Time (Series)
DESCRIPTION
The Namibian desert dunes stand as undulating monuments to the passage of time, their golden waves frozen in perpetual motion. In the dance of light and shadow, these colossal ridges create a mesmerizing play of contrasts. As the sun paints the dunes with a warm palette, shadows carve intricate patterns, accentuating every ridge and crest. The stark juxtaposition between the sunlit slopes and the cool, shadowed valleys enhances the dunes' sculptural beauty.
Each photograph captures a moment where the shifting sunlight unveils a new facet of this sandy landscape. The ever-changing interplay of light and shadow not only sculpts the dunes' physical form but also evokes a profound sense of transience. It is a visual poem of fleeting moments, where the ephemeral nature of light mirrors the impermanence of the desert itself.
In this series, the dunes become more than sand formations; they transform into embodiments of time's passage, whispering tales of ancient winds and timeless beauty. These photographs invite viewers to immerse themselves in the delicate equilibrium of contrasts, where the desert's vastness meets the nuanced dance of sunlight, casting a spell that transcends the ordinary and unveils the extraordinary.
AUTHOR
Self-taught photographer and passionate traveler, Thibault Gerbaldi roams the world to capture visual stories infused with emotion and authenticity.
His work has been recognized in prestigious international competitions, earning first place at the International Travel Photo Awards, second place at the PX3 (Prix de la Photographie de Paris) and the Monovision Awards, and third place at the Fine Art Photography Awards. In 2024, he received the Rising Talent Award from Travel Photographer of the Year, the world’s most prestigious travel photography competition.
His images have been published in Leica Fotografie International, All About Photo, LENS Magazine, and various specialized media. Much like Thibault himself, his work travels the world—from Miami to Paris, Venice, Los Angeles, and Rome. In 2024, his growing recognition earned him a spot among AAP’s Emerging Talents to Watch.
Beyond photography, Thibault is committed to supporting humanitarian causes through his work. A board member of The Forgotten International since 2019, he donates a portion of his book and print sales to fund solidarity projects supporting marginalized communities.
His work has been recognized in prestigious international competitions, earning first place at the International Travel Photo Awards, second place at the PX3 (Prix de la Photographie de Paris) and the Monovision Awards, and third place at the Fine Art Photography Awards. In 2024, he received the Rising Talent Award from Travel Photographer of the Year, the world’s most prestigious travel photography competition.
His images have been published in Leica Fotografie International, All About Photo, LENS Magazine, and various specialized media. Much like Thibault himself, his work travels the world—from Miami to Paris, Venice, Los Angeles, and Rome. In 2024, his growing recognition earned him a spot among AAP’s Emerging Talents to Watch.
Beyond photography, Thibault is committed to supporting humanitarian causes through his work. A board member of The Forgotten International since 2019, he donates a portion of his book and print sales to fund solidarity projects supporting marginalized communities.
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