BRAIDED, sculpted and beaded, these are the eye-catching hairstyles worn by the tribal women of Angola. Bursting with colour, the unusual styles are the result of thousands of years of Angolan tradition. German banker and photographer Mario Gerth captured the images when he travelled to Angola in southern Africa. The 38-year-old, of Erfurt, Germany, says: “African hairstyles are ever-changing, yet deeply rooted in a shared past stemming from tribal traditions.
WITH A LITTLE cap of fresh snow resting on his head, this squirrel tries his best to pull off his new look .
With one hand rested on his belly and the other propping his head up, this lazy lizard takes an afternoon break .
A striped marlin means business as it spots lunch and spears a small fish .
A Romanian photographer has captured the unique patterns of hundreds of human eyes in a series of striking macro shots .
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At first glance what might look like ordinary rusty bridge and road railings, are in fact amazing works of art .
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A lazy tree frog, tired of hopping along a branch, chooses the slowest form of transport when it jumps on top of an unsuspecting snail .
