In Peru's Maras Salt Mines, this photo captures the resilience of local workers. Amidst the vibrant salt pools' orange hues, they toil in the mountainside's intricate veins, extracting nature's precious crystals. The image showcases both the breathtaking beauty of the landscape and the silent dedication of those who labor to extract the salt of the earth, illustrating the enduring human spirit in high-altitude rural communities.
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.