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.
TUGGING at his exhausted mum's ears, a beautiful baby orangutan refuses to settle for a nap as he begins a game of peek-a-boo .
THESE LOVE BIRDS can’t keep their beaks off each other as they share a very public display of affection .
FINALLY catching a meal, a pair of great white egrets fight over their dinner .
CLINGING onto nothing but ice, this brave climber reaches heights of 1000 FEET as he scales frozen solid waterfalls .
A tiny puppy who lost his front legs after being hit by a train has been given and new LEASH of life with a set of wheels .
A SPECTACULAR array of stars fills the night sky as they soar over this active volcano .
AN ARRAY of colours, from pinks to blues and oranges, fill the night sky to create an amazing collection of interstellar patterns .
GLAMPING is taken to a whole new level in the form of the luxurious Pop-Up Hotel .
These uninvited guests ELEPHANTLY make their annual trip through the reception of this welcoming lodge .