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BIFA 2024

The Salt of The Earth

  • Photographer
    Thibault Gerbaldi

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 photographer and enthusiastic traveler whose adventures have spanned the globe. His sensitivity enables him to establish a unique rapport with the subjects he photographs, reflecting strong emotions and authentic narratives in his work. Beyond his passion for photography, Thibault is driven by a desire to promote cultural understanding and support charitable causes. In 2019, he joined the board of directors for The Forgotten International, leveraging his photography to raise funds for communities in need.