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A Divine Presence

  • Photographer
    Thibault Gerbaldi

In a high altitude village in Peru, amid preparations for their yearly celebrations featuring traditional dances, I was mesmerized by a young girl. What stood out to me was the determination in her expression and her evident pride in her ancestral culture. The finesse and vibrant colors of her costume, set against the backdrop of the dark and magnificent Andean mountains, heightened the uniqueness of this encounter. As I observed her dance, I distinctly recall the moment when her bright yellow hat seemingly transformed into a halo, as if she had transcended into a divine presence.

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.