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I'm Lionel, a photographer amazed by the richness of this world
Arbore girl
A young Arbore girl stands at the dim entrance of a hut, adorned with traditional attire. The Arbore, pastoralists residing in Ethiopia’s South Omo Valley, are limited to just four villages.
Mundari story
Mundari tribesmen in South Sudan tend to their cattle, massaging them and utilizing dung for fires that produce fine ash, serving as sun protection and insect repellent. These fires also provide warmth during the night, exemplifying a no-waste culture where all resources are reused.
Sunset over Bagan
Hot-air balloons drift gracefully over the ancient city of Bagan, Myanmar, during sunset. Captured from the Shwesandaw Pagoda, the scene showcases balloons sailing amidst historic pagodas.
Taj Mahal impression
A woman dressed in a flowing red outfit stands gracefully in front of the Taj Mahal, her vibrant attire contrasting with the monument’s white marble elegance. The scene captures a striking blend of cultural beauty and architectural grandeur, evoking a sense of timeless wonder.
Old indonesian man
An elderly man stands barefoot in front of his modest hut within Tanjung Puting National Park, Indonesia, reflecting the traditional lifestyle of the region’s inhabitants.
God is in the air
A veiled woman is illuminated by a beam of light streaming through a cross-shaped window. Thousands of pilgrims, draped in white gowns, gather around the 13th-century rock-hewn churches of Lalibela, Ethiopia, for an evening of celebration, reflection, and reverence.
Komo sweat
A Komo tribesman, glistening with sweat, embodies the dual roles of shepherd and farmer. The Komo engage in herding cattle, sheep, and goats, as well as hunting, fishing, and trading with neighboring communities.
Eastern lowland subadult gorilla
A subadult eastern lowland gorilla gazes directly into the lens. With only about 250 individuals remaining, most reside in Kahuzi-Biega National Park, highlighting the species’ critical conservation status.
Dupa boy
Massaï walking to the dry lake Manyara
Massaï wear a red robe, called shuka, which symbolizes their culture and it is supposed to scare away the lions.
Nuer young boy
A young boy from the Nuer tribe, the second-largest ethnic group in South Sudan, stands in Gambela, Ethiopia. The Nuer people inhabit regions in both Ethiopia and South Sudan.
Two colorful beauties
If you are not epileptic and want an explosion of colours, go to Harar in Ethiopia... or Desigual
Elephant fight in Serengeti
Two male elephants engage in a display of strength in Tanzania’s Serengeti National Park. Such interactions are common among males when asserting dominance or competing for mates.
Khoisan
Members of the Khoisan tribe, formerly known as Bushmen, pose in Angola’s Huila province. Having suffered greatly during past conflicts, only a few hundred Khoisan individuals remain in Angola today.
Suri boy
A Suri boy from Ethiopia’s Omo region adorns himself with brightly colored flowers and body paint, a tradition during special occasions.
Gaze in a white crowd
During religious events in Ethiopia, Orthodox Christians don the ‘habesha kemis,’ a white garment symbolizing purity and innocence. The image captures a contemplative gaze amidst a sea of white-clad worshippers.