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.
UNDERWATER and above-water seaside shots show the best of British beach-life .
An Italian photographer travelled to Chile where he visited several star-gazing sites, home to some of the world's most advanced telescopes, located in the spectacular setting of the Atacama desert .
A couple have tied the knot in a spectacular Harry Potter-themed wedding which cost £45,000 .
SPLASHING around in a paddling pool, this little elephant soaks up the sunshine .
If you had to scrape the snow off your car this morning or slip-slide your way into work over icy pavements spare a thought for these little critters .
RAISING his flipper, this two day old seal pup gives a wave to the camera .
TOMORROW (Saturday) marks the 28th anniversary of the nuclear disaster that left the city of Chernobyl devastated .
THIS ONE of a kind experience brings a whole new meaning to the phrase 'a coffee to go' .
A frilled lizard appears to be belting out a tune as it sits in a tree with its mouth open wide .
A brave praying mantis makes an unusual friend in an Oriental garden lizard .
WITH their robotic movements and pristine uniforms, these are the sexy traffic girls of North Korea that are becoming iconic figures in the secretive state .
WIDE EYED and staring straight down the lens of the camera, this intrigued seal is ready for his close up .