The nomadic people who inhabit the valley share a gift for body painting and elaborate adornments borrowed from nature, and Hans Silvester has captured the results in a series of photographs made over the course of numerous trips.
Set in the remote Kibish region of the lower Omo Valley, the book offers a captivating glimpse into the lives of its indigenous people. Through the unique perspective of a simple window frame, it captures the essence of painted and scarified tribesmen, farmers with livestock, and their vibrant culture. This collection serves as a vital record of a unique way of life that faces threats from conflict, tourism, and modernity, highlighting the fragility of their existence in an increasingly changing world.
A companion volume to Cats of the Greek islands and Kittens of the Greek Islands, the sun-drenched Mediterranean provides an idyllic backdrop for more intimate portraits of feline affection.
Praised by The Atlantic Monthly as "...the finest pictures ever taken of cats," Cats in the Sun is now available in a stunning paperback edition. An international favorite since its original hardcover publication in Spring 1994, this spectacular collection of enthralling, full-color photographs portrays an array of serendipitous and thoroughly charming cats against a backdrop of the beautiful Greek Isles. Combining the romantic beauty of the Mediterranean and the delightful behavior of felines, Cats in the Sun will appeal to cat lovers, travelers, and photographers alike.