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.
ROLLING around in the snow, these young brown bears take a break from their play fight to share a tender hug with one another .
HUDDLED together in the hollow of a tree, it would be easy to overlook these two sleepy owls as they blend into the trunk .
THIS ONE of a kind experience brings a whole new meaning to the phrase 'a coffee to go' .
SITTING quietly at the edge of the lake, these two baby bears watch and learn as the adults hunt for fish .
WELCOME to the 125 decibel boombox bus that could damage your hearing if you party too close to its giant speakers .
A project to create an underwater tribute to the stone Moai statues of Easter Island ended in disaster when 15 replica structures were destroyed after toppling from a boat and into the sea .
A little clownfish opens its mouth to reveal a blood sucking intruder living on its tongue .
LEAF-ing much to the imagination, this camera trickery is blooming marvellous .
A doting seal smiles at her sweet little pup as she tickles its tummy on the beach .
THIS astonishing film shows the moment a hit-and-run driver ploughed into a woman and a toddler on a Coventry street .
SAT ON top of a Brazilian turtle’s head, this little ladybird looks content as he studies his environment from a new height .