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.
WONDERS of the world have been transformed into their mini-versions in a seven-year round the world adventure .
An adorable little squirrel wakes from a nap and pops out his tongue for the camera .
VIBRANT bursts of colour fill the screen as beautiful flowers blossom in these time-lapse videos .
An Indonesian farmer is dragged through muddy water as he clings to the tails of two charging cows .
From squids to Star Wars, these flipping marvellous creations are pancake portraits .
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A hungry hippo is seconds away from catching a bird in its gigantic jaws .
