Ethiopia, Assale, Afar Region. In the early morning, Tigrayan men lead their camels across the Assale salt flats to load salt blocks which have been mined there for centuries. Salt was once the medium...

Black bulls of Camargue and their herders running through the water, Camargue, France

India, Rajasthan, Pushkar, Camel herders arriving at Pushkar Camel Fair

India, Rajasthan, Pushkar, Camel trader at the Pushkar Camel Fair

Two Hamar children silhouetted by the setting sun. The Hamar of Southwest Ethiopia are semi-nomadic pastoralists whose whole way of life is based on the needs of their stock. They live in the Hamar M...

United Arab Emirates, Abu Dhabi, Al Ain, Camel market

Ethiopia, Assale, Afar Region. In the early morning, Tigrayan men lead their camels across the Assale salt flats to load salt blocks which have been mined there for centuries. Salt was once the medium...

Ethiopia, Assale, Afar Region. In the early morning, Tigrayan men lead their donkeys across the Assale salt flats to load salt blocks which have been mined there for centuries.

Ethiopia, Assale, Afar Region. In the early morning, Tigrayan camel herders lead their donkeys and camel caravan across the Assale salt flats to load salt blocks which have been mined there for centur...

Black bulls of Camargue and their herder running through the water, Camargue, France

Africa, Maltahohe District, Namibia. A Himba girl attending to chores around her families homstead in the Kunene River region.

Africa, Maltahohe District, Namibia. A Himba girl rounds up her families livestock at their homestead near the Kunene River in northern Namibia.

Africa, Maltahohe District, Namibia. A Himba girl attending to chores around her families homstead in the Kunene River region.

Kenya, North Horr, Marsabit County. An aerial view of a large group of Gabbra homes and livestock enclosures on the edge of the arid Chalbi Desert in northern Kenya.

Kenya, North Horr, Marsabit County. The Gabbra - camel-herding nomads of northern Kenya - on the move, carrying their worldly possessions on camels.

India, Rajasthan, Pushkar, Camel herders arriving at Pushkar Camel Fair

India, Rajasthan, Pushkar, Camel trader with his camels at the Pushkar Camel Fair

India, Rajasthan, Pushkar, Camel trader at the Pushkar Camel Fair

India, Rajasthan, Pushkar, Camel trader at the Pushkar Camel Fair

India, Rajasthan, Pushkar, Camel trader with his camels at the Pushkar Camel Fair

India, Rajasthan, Pushkar, Camel trader at the Pushkar Camel Fair

India, Rajasthan, Pushkar, Camel traders huddled round camp fire at Pushkar Camel Fair

Fulani Woman with Facial Tattoos, Benin

Russia, Kamchakta. Herding reindeer across the winter tundra, Palana, Kamchatka, Russian Far East

Russia, Kamchakta. Reindeer and herders crossing the winter tundra, Ayanka, Kamchatka, Russian Far East

Mongolia, Karakorum. Horse Herders returning home after a Horse Festival in Karakorum.

Nyag'atom cattle are brought to water on the Omo River.The Nyag'atom are one of the largest tribes and arguably the most warlike people living along the Omo River in Southwest Ethiopia. They form a...

A very tall, armed Nyag'atom herdsman drives cattle through arid, dusty country to water on the Omo River.The Nyag'atom are one of the largest tribes and arguably the most warlike people living along...

An exceptionally tall, armed Nyag'atom herdsman drives cattle through arid, dusty country to water on the Omo River.The Nyag'atom are one of the largest tribes and arguably the most warlike people li...

An exceptionally tall, armed Nyag'atom herdsman drives cattle through arid, dusty country to water on the Omo River.The Nyag'atom are one of the largest tribes and arguably the most warlike people li...

Silhouette of an armed Nyag'atom herdsman on the banks of the Omo River. Almost every male member of the tribe owns a rifle, the majority of which are AK47 assault rifles.The Nyag'atom are one of th...

A Hamar woman carries flour in a leather sack to sell at Dimeka, the largest market in the Hamar country of Southwest Ethiopia. People travel there great distances on foot to attend the weekly commerc...

Hamar women at Dimeka, the largest market in the Hamar country of Southwest Ethiopia. People travel there great distances on foot to attend the weekly commercial and social event. Goats, chickens, ve...

The decorated leather skirt and adornments of a well-dressed Hamar woman.The Hamar of Southwest Ethiopia are semi-nomadic pastoralists whose whole way of life is based on the needs of their stock. Th...

A Hamar woman at Dimeka, the largest market in the Hamar country of Southwest Ethiopia. People travel there great distances on foot to attend the weekly commercial and social event. Goats, chickens,...

In the late afternoon, a young Hamar man jumps over his family's bulls during a 'Jumping of the Bull' ceremony.The semi-nomadic Hamar of Southwest Ethiopia embrace an age-grade system that includes s...

A large gathering of people at Dimeka, the largest market in the Hamar country of Southwest Ethiopia. People travel there great distances on foot to attend the weekly commercial and social event. Goa...

Hamar women dance, sing and blow small tin trumpets during a 'Jumping of the Bull' ceremony. The semi-nomadic Hamar of Southwest Ethiopia embrace an age-grade system that includes several rites of pa...

The heavy metal ankle ornaments of a Hamar woman of Southwest Ethiopia. The Hamar are semi-nomadic pastoralists whose richly-ochred women have striking styles of traditional dress. Skins are widely...

A Hamar woman sells red ochre at Dimeka, the largest market in the Hamar country of Southwest Ethiopia. People travel there great distances on foot to attend the weekly commercial and social event. G...

Assisted by her husband, a Hamar woman draws water from a deep well to give to her family's herds. The Hamar of Southwest Ethiopia are semi-nomadic pastoralists whose whole way of life is based on th...

A Hamar mother and child moving home. The mother carries all her possessions with her including sleeping mats and gourds.The Hamar of Southwest Ethiopia are semi-nomadic pastoralists whose whole way...

An elaborate hairstyle of a young Hamar man nears completion by his friend.The Hamar of Southwest Ethiopia are semi-nomadic pastoralists whose whole way of life is based on the needs of their stock....

Traditional African houses surrounded by good pasture on the top of the Cherangani Hills. The raised platform is used by the farmer as a sheep pen at night.

India, Tso Moriri, Changpa nomad woman tending to her Goats

India, Indus Valley, Lamayuru, Portrait of Nomadic herder

India, Indus Valley, Lamayuru, Portrait of Nomadic herder

Tso Moriri, Ladakh

Tso Moriri, Ladakh

Tso Moriri, Ladakh

Tso Moriri, Ladakh

Tso Moriri, Ladakh

Tso Moriri, Ladakh

United Arab Emirates, Abu Dhabi, Al Ain, Camel market

United Arab Emirates, Abu Dhabi, Al Ain, Camel market

United Arab Emirates, Abu Dhabi, Al Ain, Camel market

Ethiopia, Amhara Region, Welo. The 608km-long Tekeze River rises in the central Ethiopian Highlands and flows west, north and then west again until it joins a tributary of the Nile in Sudan.

Ethiopia, Amhara Region, Welo. The 608km-long Tekeze River rises in the central Ethiopian Highlands and flows west, north and then west again until it joins a tributary of the Nile in Sudan.

Ethiopia, Amhara Region, Welo. The Lesser Abay River empties its waters into Lake Tana and was for years regarded as the true source of the Blue Nile (which Ethiopians call the ‘Abay’).

Local sheepherders on the high plains around Midelt, Central Morocco

Local sheepherders on the high plains around Midelt, Central Morocco

Ethiopia, Assale, Afar Region. Activity at the Assale salt mines. Slabs of salt are levered from the ground, then cut to size using axes or adzes. A strong camel can carry 25 blocks called amole.

Ethiopia, Assale, Afar Region. In the early morning, Tigrayan men lead their camels across the Assale salt flats to load salt blocks which have been mined there for centuries. Salt was once the medium...

Ethiopia, Assale, Afar Region. In the early morning, Tigrayan men drive their donkeys and lead camels across the Assale salt flats to load salt blocks which have been mined there for centuries.

Ethiopia, Assale, Afar Region. In the early morning, Tigrayan men drive their donkeys and lead camels across the Assale salt flats to load salt blocks which have been mined there for centuries.

Ethiopia, Assale, Afar Region. In the early morning, Tigrayan camel herders lead their camels and donkeys across the Assale salt flats to load salt blocks which have been mined there for centuries.

Ethiopia, Assale, Afar Region. In the early morning, Tigrayan men cross the Assale salt flats to load salt blocks onto camels. Salt has been mined there for centuries. It was once the medium of exchan...

Ethiopia, Assale, Afar Region. In the early morning, Tigrayan camel herders lead their camels across the Assale salt flats to load salt blocks which have been mined there for centuries.

Ethiopia, Assale, Afar Region. In the early morning, Tigrayan camel herders lead their donkeys and camel caravans across the Assale salt flats to load salt blocks. Lake Karum in the distance lies 380...

Ethiopia, Assale, Afar Region. In the early morning, Tigrayan camel herders lead their donkeys and camel caravans across the Assale salt flats to load salt blocks which have been mined there for centu...

Ethiopia, Assale, Afar Region. In the early morning, Tigrayan camel herders lead their donkeys and camel caravans across the Assale salt flats to load salt blocks which have been mined there for centu...

Ethiopia, Assale, Afar Region. In the early morning, Tigrayan camel herders lead their donkeys and camel caravans across the Assale salt flats to load salt blocks which have been mined there for centu...

Ethiopia, Assale, Afar Region. In the early morning, Tigrayan camel herders lead camel and donkey caravans to the Assale salt flats to load salt blocks which have been mined there for centuries.

Ethiopia, Assale, Afar Region. In the early morning, Tigrayan camel herders lead camel and donkey caravans to the Assale salt flats to load salt blocks which have been mined there for centuries.

Black bulls of Camargue and their herder running through the water, Camargue, France

Black bulls of Camargue and their herders running through the water, Camargue, France

Black bulls of Camargue and their herders running through the water, Camargue, France

Black bulls of Camargue and their herders running through the water, Camargue, France

Black bulls of Camargue and their herder running through the water, Camargue, France

Black bulls of Camargue and their herder running through the water, Camargue, France