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.
MAKING himself at home, this little snail perches happily on top of this frog's head .
A baby sperm whale assumed the role of a friendly giant when faced with two awestruck divers .
THIS RING of fire in the sky is the annular solar eclipse that wowed our cousins down-under .
WIDE EYED and staring straight down the lens of the camera, this intrigued seal is ready for his close up .
A little clownfish opens its mouth to reveal a blood sucking intruder living on its tongue .
A BRITISH couple are the first to tie the knot inside an enormous GLACIER in Iceland .
BEAUTIFULLY lit by the dim glow of lanterns, a cave in Iceland is transformed into the perfect wedding venue .
THIS incredible shimmer of silver fish mirrors the image of that of an underwater tornado .
A DETERMINED great blue heron holds on tightly to its prey as the furry gopher attempts to wriggle free .
LIFTING their heads high and bumping beaks, these aggressive pelicans clash over fish .
RACING through the mountain range on horseback, the Kazakh people practice their ancient tradition of hunting with golden eagles .
A diver looks like a minnow as she swims alongside a gigantic whale shark, the largest species of fish on the planet .