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Local people socialising on the main square, with its preserved, colourful, colonial buildings, Jardin, Colombia, South America

A kava ceremony from the people of Sabeto Village, Viti Levu, Republic of Fiji, South Pacific Islands, Pacific

A woman wearing colourful traditional clothing dancing, Cartagena de Indias, Colombia, South America

Xavante warriors prepare to wrestle wooden poles, a of taming or harnessing dark jungle forests. Brazil

Wearing tree bark cloth masks and skirts, dancers representing fish spirits are invited during the season of the peach palm harvest to drink the juice. it is a feast and ritual exchange: the host group offers the spirits large quantities of peach palm juice, smoked meat and fish, and shaman-blessed coca and snuff. the visitors are the costumed dancers impersonating animal spirits. people eat the meat and fish, animal spirits receive the fruits of peach palm, which are cultivated, harvested, and processed by humans. this exchange expresses the idea that people and animals depend on each other for survival and reproduction. vaupes basin, eastern colombia amazon, population: 600

Yoruba women dance in trance at a sacred water festival to honor their animistic spirits. nigeria, africa

Myanmar bride groom cutting cake, catholic wedding of tribal kachins at myitkyina, a largely kachin community in north burma near chinese border

Xavante race. race is really a race at, it’s a ceremony, an aesthetic event. Xavante nonplused by notions of winning losing. logs carried by team, representing oppositions that xavante believe go to make up universe. running of logs expresses dynamic tension between opposing principles. purpose of ceremonies to stress that these antithesis need tear world apart. Opposing be controlled to complement each other create equilibrium harmony. Brazil

Myanmar bride groom friends at a catholic wedding of tribal kachins at myitkyina, a largely kachin community in north burma near chinese border

A traditional Aboriginal display at the Tjapukai Aboriginal Park near Cairns, Queensland, Australia, Pacific

Red-breasted goose (Branta ruficollis) group approaching on land, captive, WWT Slimbridge, Gloucestershire, UK.

Whole Common Octopus (Octopus vulgaris) and pairs of tentacles hanging in the sun before cooking, Skala Sikaminia harbour, Lesbos (Lesvos), Greece.

Whole Common Octopus (Octopus vulgaris) and pairs of tentacles hanging in the sun against blue sky before cooking, Skala Sikaminia harbour, Lesbos (Lesvos), Greece.

Hamatsa dancers from the Kwakwa_ka_'wakw first nations people in Alert Bay, British Columbia, Canada. No model or property releases for this image.

Hamatsa dancers from the Kwakwa_ka_'wakw first nations people in Alert Bay, British Columbia, Canada. No model or property releases for this image.

On a building site in Kigali City, an elaborate lattice of wooden planks create the scaffolding on the exterior of the building. Kigali, Rwanda, East Africa

A bill board advertising Coca Cola at Christmas time with a truly Rwandan Twist. It's prominence illustrates the far reaching appeal of the brand. Kigali, Rwanda, East Africa

Typical of housing in Gulu Town, the simple mud hut accommodates many of it's residents. Here a family are posing for a picure in fromt of theirs. The father is missing, who is out at work. Gulu, Uganda. Gulu Town, Uganda, East Africa

An IDP camp (internally displaced people) in Amuru district of Northern Uganda has been created to accommodate the mass of Ugandan refugees fleeing the LRA (Lords Resistance Army) who are fighting the Ugandan government and its people. Here you can see some of the many children, lined up by their school building. Amuru, Uganda, East Africa

Using ancient techniques of wattle & daub, you can see on this hut how it was built. This sustainable and accessible technique is finnished off with a 20th century roof addition. Jinja, Uganda, East Africa

Time off from domestic chores and hard core playing, mothers rest in the shade with their children, listening to the radio. Gulu Town, Uganda, East Africa

An IDP camp (internally displaced people) in Te-Tugu district of Northern Uganda has been created to accommodate the mass of Ugandan refugees fleeing the LRA (Lords Resistance Army) who are fighting the Ugandan government and its people. With all attempts to be self-sufficient in these camps, the women have to work the land as well as look after dependants. Te-Tugu, Uganda, East Africa

Domestic duties in Uganda include finding wood for burning and domestic improvements. Here a group of African women are carrying the load back on their heads. Gulu Town, Uganda, East Africa

On the road to Kampala, there are numerous opportunities to purchase food, water and even live chickens at various trade spots along the way. You don't even need to get off the bus. Northern Uganda, East Africa

Young African boy playing football in the school yard. Guly Town, northern Uganda. Gulu Town, Uganda, East Africa

Proud mother shows off her children for a photo opportunity, on the road near their home. They are without dad who will be out working. Gulu Town, Uganda. Gulu Town, Uganda, East Africa

An IDP camp (internally displaced people) in Amuru district of Northern Uganda has been created to accommodate the mass of Ugandan refugees fleeing the LRA (Lords Resistance Army) who are fighting the Ugandan government and its people. Accommodation are basic mud huts, but always well kept. Amuru, Uganda, East Africa

An IDP camp (internally displaced people) in Amuru district of Northern Uganda has been created to accommodate the mass of Ugandan refugees fleeing the LRA (Lords Resistance Army) who are fighting the Ugandan government and its people. Here are some of the many children from the camp showing off in front of camera. Amuru, Uganda, East Africa

An IDP camp (internally displaced people) in Te-Tugu district of Northern Uganda has been created to accommodate the mass of Ugandan refugees fleeing the LRA (Lords Resistance Army) who are fighting the Ugandan government and its people. Here, women are filling up water from a deep water well. Te-Tugu, Uganda, East Africa

An IDP camp (internally displaced people) in Te-Tugu district of Northern Uganda has been created to accommodate the mass of Ugandan refugees fleeing the LRA (Lords Resistance Army) who are fighting the Ugandan government and its people. Although accommodation is basic- mainly mud huts, they are impeccably maintained, instilling a real sense of pride in the community. Te-Tugu, Uganda, East Africa

Two African boys committed to the tackle, playing football in the school yard. Gulu Town, Northern Uganda. . Gulu Town, Uganda, East Africa

One of the streets in the commercial centre of Kampala. One of the most concentrated areas in the City with narrow streets and high buildings. Kampala, Uganda, East Africa

Nessled amongst the mud huts, girls have finnished cleaning the clothes and have hung them up to dry. Gulu, Uganda. Gulu Town, Uganda, East Africa

An IDP camp (internally displaced people) in Te-Tugu district of Northern Uganda has been created to accommodate the mass of Ugandan refugees fleeing the LRA (Lords Resistance Army) who are fighting the Ugandan government and its people. Children are plentiful in these camps and are far safer here than neighbouring villages. Te-Tugu, Uganda, East Africa

An IDP camp (internally displaced people) in Amuru district of Northern Uganda has been created to accommodate the mass of Ugandan refugees fleeing the LRA (Lords Resistance Army) who are fighting the Ugandan government and its people. With little to do for the children, foreign visitors are a welcome distraction and they are really happy to see you. Amuru, Uganda, East Africa

An IDP camp (internally displaced people) in Te-Tugu district of Northern Uganda has been created to accommodate the mass of Ugandan refugees fleeing the LRA (Lords Resistance Army) who are fighting the Ugandan government and its people. Te-Tugu, Uganda, East Africa

Bujagali Falls is a waterfall near Jinja in Uganda where the Nile River comes out of Lake Victoria, sometimes considered the source of the Nile. This is a very popular tourist attraction for people wanting to raft on the white water rapids. Bujagali Falls, Jinja, Uganda, East Africa

Young residents enjoy smiling in front of camera, Gulu Town, Northwest Uganda. Gulu Town, Uganda, East Africa

Inside a typical mud hut, commonly found in Gulu Town, Northwest Uganda. Family are without father who is out working during the day. Gulu Town, Uganda, East Africa

On the road to Kampala, there are numerous opportunities to purchase food, water and even live chickens at various trade spots along the way. You don't even need to get off the bus. Kampala, Uganda, East Africa

An IDP camp (internally displaced people) in Te-Tugu district of Northern Uganda has been created to accommodate the mass of Ugandan refugees fleeing the LRA (Lords Resistance Army) who are fighting the Ugandan government and its people. Although heavily reliant on aid, they are encouraged to produce much of their own food. Te-Tugu, Uganda, East Africa

With such demands for Lake Victoria's Nile perch, the value of the fishery has risen considerably. Labour inflows into the fishery have increased along with growing demand. In 2004, there were 51,712, boats on the lake and 153,066 fishermen. Jinja, Uganda, East Africa

Portrait of a local resident in Gulu Town, Northern Uganda. She is in her Sunday best. Gulu Town, Uganda, East Africa

A traffic Jam around the commercial centre of Kampala, Uganda's Capitol City. Chaos on the roads are commonplace and cycling is often the best form of transport. Kampala, Uganda, East Africa

A popular bartering gift in many areas of Africa is the pencil. It encourages education, is inexpensive in the western world and very useful in Africa. It also discourages children begging for money. Gikongoro, Rwanda, East Africa

An IDP camp (internally displaced people) in Amuru district of Northern Uganda has been created to accommodate the mass of Ugandan refugees fleeing the LRA (Lords Resistance Army) who are fighting the Ugandan government and its people. Inside one of the classrooms, the children are more interested in the camera than study. Amuru, Uganda, East Africa

An IDP camp (internally displaced people) in Te-Tugu district of Northern Uganda has been created to accommodate the mass of Ugandan refugees fleeing the LRA (Lords Resistance Army) who are fighting the Ugandan government and its people. Te-Tugu, Uganda, East Africa

Kabgayi, Rwanda has the oldest Cathedral in the Country (1925), and one of the largest. Restoration work is underway and scaffolding can be seen supporting either side of the building. Kabgayi, Rwanda, East Africa

In the North West of Uganda is Gulu District. These bikers are relaxing between errands in the centre of Gulu town. Gulu Town, Uganda, East Africa

An IDP camp (internally displaced people) in Amuru district of Northern Uganda has been created to accommodate the mass of Ugandan refugees fleeing the LRA (Lords Resistance Army) who are fighting the Ugandan government and its people. Here a young child has found a stick to play with. Amuru, Uganda, East Africa