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.
A pair of chicks bravely decided to befriend a python, despite being the snake's favourite choice of food .
WIDE EYED and staring straight down the lens of the camera, this intrigued seal is ready for his close up .
A blanket of fog is lit up by the colourful glowing lights of the city below .
At first glance what might look like ordinary rusty bridge and road railings, are in fact amazing works of art .
A BABY-faced burglar is starting a seven year stretch in custody after being nabbed by a Jaffa Cake .
Surveying its surroundings, a tiny harvest mouse climbs the stem of a dandelion .
A little brown bear cub shows his doting mum that she is always on parent duty as he uses her as a scratching post .
A German photographer travelled around Africa where he met and photographed members of tribes in a series of intimate portraits .
A small Indian monkey is seemingly gob-smacked after reading the latest stock market news .
SHOVELLING food into his mouth, this hungry gorilla enjoys a peaceful moment at dinner time .
A grand 56-bedroom hotel, once heaving with injured soldiers during the First World War, now lies completely abandoned .
