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Serenade from the Andes

In the Andean mountains, two shepherds assist each other daily. Amidst their tasks, I discovered their presence through melodies echoing in the valley. Despite personal trials—one widowed, the other divorced—they find shared joy. One sings with her flock, the other aids. Amidst breathtaking scenery, their resilience shines, embodying humility and courage amidst adversity. Their story reflects the enduring bond of community in the face of hardship. Shepherds play a vital role in Andean communities, preserving traditions and fostering unity.


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.

Awards 1st Place Winner Siena Awards 2025
1st Place Winner & Top 5 Jury Selection International Photo Awards 2025
Winner Rising Talent Award Travel Photographer of the Year 2024
Travel Photographer of the Year 2025 Viepa
Winner of the 2025 FMoPA International Competition
Grand Finalist AAP Awards 2025 “The Mind’s Eye”
HIPA Winner 2025 Environment
2nd Place Winner Fine Art Photography Award 2025
2nd Place Winner Travel Photography Monovision Awards 2025

Grand Winner Travel Photography B&W Awards 2024
1st Prize international Travel Awards 2024
1st Prize Tokyo Foto Awards 2024 & Jury Top5 Selection
1st Prize Portrait and Travel Refocus Award 2024
Gold Winner Budapest Foto Awards 2024
2nd Prize Winner PX3 Photo Awards 2024
2nd Place Winner ND Awards 2024
Curatorial Selection PX3 « State of the World »
2nd Prize Street Photography Monovision Awards 2024
3rd Place Winner Fine Art Photography Award 2024


1st Prize B&W LifeFramer 2023
Finalist Independent Photographer People 2023

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