Martin Zwick Collection (#69)

Lake Garba Guracha, which is an truly alpine lake, from Sanetti Plateau. The Bale Mountains National Park is located in the southern highlands of Ethiopia

Sunrise near Keyrensa at the Escarpment of the Sanetti Plateau with withered stands of red hot poker plants (Kniphofia foliosa)

huts of local Oromo nomads at Keyrensa in the Bale Mts. NP. The Bale Mountains NP is known for one of the last populations of the Ethiopian Wolf (canis simensis)

Goat and horse herd tended by oromo children near Kotera Plain
Herd tended by Oromo children near Kotera Plain. Bale Mountains NP has one of the last populations of the Ethiopian Wolf (canis simensis), which can be seen hiking in the Bale Mts. Africa, Ethiopia

Nile Crocodile (Crocodylus Niloticus) on the shore, Crocodile Market, Lake Chamo. The Crocodile Market, a peninsula in the Nechisar NP in Lake Chamo

Traditional Konso village on a mountain ridge overlooking the rift valley. Inside a family compound. The Konso are living in traditional villages with compounds for each family

Soil erosion in the territory of the Konso, Rift Valley. Sorghum (millet) cassava (manioc), sunflowers and soybeans are the staple foods of the Konso and growing in companion planting on the terraces

Huts of the Dorze people in the Guge Mountains of Ethiopia with groves of cooking banana, enset
Dorze in the Guge Mountains, Ethiopia

Thick-billed raven (Corvus crassirostris) in the highlands of Ethiopia, Thick-billed
Thick-billed raven (Corvus crassirostris) in the highlands of Ethiopia Thick-billed ravens are together with Common ravens the largest birds of the Passeriformes group. Africa, East Africa, Ethiopia

Just harvested Cooking Banana (Musa x paradisiaca) is loaded on a small truck on a country road in the Rift Valley. Cooking Banana or Enset, Ensete

Plantation of Cooking Banana (Musa x paradisiaca) in the Rift Valley. Cooking Banana or Enset, Ensete, Matoke is a staple food in many East African countries like Uganda, Ethiopia or Kenya

Marabou Storks (Leptoptilos crumeniferus) at the fish market in Awasa. As synanthrope and scavengers the big storks are waiting for refuse and bycatch. Africa, Ethiopia

Great White Pelikan (pelecanus onocrotalus) near the shore of Lake Chamo in Nechisar
Great White Pelican (pelecanus onocrotalus) near the shore of Lake Chamo in Nechisar National Park close to Arba Minch. Africa, Ethiopia

Dry farming on terraces in the steep and mountainous territory of the Konso, Rift valley. Sorghum (millet) cassava (manioc)

Mountain Nyala (Tragelaphus buxtoni) in Bale Mountains national Park. The Mountain Nyala is an endangered antelope, which is endemic to Ethiopia

Fishermen on Lake Chamo, Arba Minch, Ethiopia. Fishermen with their boats and their catch on the beach of lake chamo. The simple

Dense forest of Giant Groundsel, Tree Senecio (Dendrosenecio adnivalis) at the Congolese side of Mt. Speke. Africa, East Africa, Congo, Rwenzori

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Martin Zwick, a man of diverse interests and passions, finds inspiration in the most unexpected places. From the towering Endless Column by Constantin Brancusi in Targu Jiu to the traditional Cleit on the island of Hirta in Scotland's St Kilda archipelago, he seeks out unique cultural landmarks that speak to his soul. But Martin's wanderlust doesn't stop there. He is drawn to nature's wonders as well, marveling at the fjord full of icebergs under the mesmerizing midnight sun on Nuussuaq peninsula. The stand of Monkey Puzzle trees in Conguillo National Park captivates him with its ancient beauty and resilience. In his quest for cultural immersion, Martin visits Bavaria where he witnesses the vibrant celebration around a traditional Maypole in Schliersee village. He then explores Cape Verde's Sucupira Market, immersing himself in its bustling atmosphere and vibrant colors. The Standing Stones of Callanish on Scotland's Isle of Lewis leave Martin awestruck as he contemplates their mysterious origins and significance. In Timisoara, Romania's Banat region, Piata Operi becomes a canvas for his imagination as he takes in its architectural grandeur. Ever curious about different ways of life, Martin ventures to Greenland's Inuit village Oqaatsut (formerly known as Rodebay), experiencing firsthand their rich culture amidst breathtaking Arctic landscapes. And finally, Claustro Real within Batalha Monastery enchants him with its intricate design and historical significance. Through these captivating experiences across continents and cultures, Martin Zwick embraces diversity and cherishes every moment spent exploring our fascinating world.