A German photographer travelled around Africa where he met and photographed members of tribes in a series of intimate portraits. From wearing animal skin clothing to living in huts made from cow dung, the traditional tribal lifestyle witnessed by Mario Gerth, of Erfurt, is a far cry from modern western civilization. The 38-year-old photographer toured the continent of Africa over a period of seven years, allowing him to visit a number of countries, including Kenya, Ethiopia and Angola.
WITH the phosphorescent blobs and mesmerising patterns, these spectacular images may look like the hall marks of an enchanted forest but it is in fact the scene of thousands of dancing FIREFLIES .
POPE MOBBED BY THOUSANDS OF WORSHIPPERS IN RIO - Thousands of worshippers gather to celebrate the Papal visit on Copacabana beach, Rio de Janeiro ,Brazil .
ARM extended and head flung back, this little chipmunk performs a loose-limbed yoga move .
A BAMBI was dramatically caught in mid-air by a greedy Nile crocodile in a once-in-a-million flying pincer move .
GIANT garden sculptures don't beat about the bush .
A trout manages to escape the jaws of a hungry cormorant - only to find itself back inside the bird's long beak .
A HEIGHT-addicted airline pilot has taken pictures of the Dubai from 1,300-feet .
A brave leopard kicks back and relaxes in the sunshine - just inches from an enormous crocodile .
An aerial view of flooding in Gloucestershire .
Like a scene from a fairytale, THOUSANDS of fireflies create an enchanting glow as they dance in a forest .
SHOWING off her best assets for the camera, this cheeky orangutan is in the mood for love, puckering up her lips to blow the biggest kiss she can .
Suspended FIFTY metres in the air, this is the last place that you would expect to find a fine dining experience .