VENTURING into the ocean with self-made spears and nets, the fishermen of Zanzibar put their lives on the line when they catch food for their families. The residents of the small island, located in the Indian Ocean off the coast of Tanzania, wade into danger when they travel an hour out to sea and into rough waves - in tiny man-made boats. Photographer Mario Gerth spent two weeks with the fishermen of four different villages, named Padje, Nungwi, StoneTown, and Matemwe. The 38-year-old, of Erfurt, Germany, witnessed the daily hardship the locals endure to provide for their families by catching catfish, shark and tuna.
The dog having been pulled from the car - A police officer smashed a window in the blue Chrysler car to free the dog which was in visible distress .
SURROUNDED by a snowstorm, these young polar bears battle the elements - as well as each other .
LEAF-ing much to the imagination, this camera trickery is blooming marvellous .
A floating market in Indonesia is bursting with vibrant colours as wooden rowing boats loaded with fruit and vegetables crowd the river .
COVERING themselves in ash and face paint, these are the holy men who live their lives away from everyday society .
A cricket perches on an unusual seat after crawling up the snout of a crocodile .
A lazy otter finds the ideal spot to soak up the sun and sleep off his lunch .
STAIRWAY obsessed photographers have captured psychedelic shots that will mesmerise you .
IN a galaxy far, far away, this collection of stunning interstellar formations will leave you STARSTRUCK .
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PUCKERING up and enjoying some quality time, these are the most lovable monkeys on the planet .