This series captures the deep bond between eagle hunters and their birds in Bayan-Ölgii, where Kazakh traditions have withstood time and adversity. Hunters raise their eagles from a young age, reflecting a relationship of mutual respect and loyalty between human and nature. Taken in the Ger of Jenisbek, surrounded by the furs of animals hunted by his eagle, these portraits evoke the timeless essence of 17th-century Dutch masters, highlighting a way of life still practiced by around 250 eagle hunters in the Altai Mountains.
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.
