PHOTOS: Portraits of an elusive Ethiopian tribe
These striking portraits of members of an isolated tribe in Ethiopia offer a rare glimpse of ancient traditions of body modification. Dale Morris, 46, a professional photographer, managed to gain access to the Omi tribe, who live in the Omo Valley of Southern Ethiopia. Recent plans by the Ethiopian government to build dams in the area are threatening their way of life. The Omi practice some of the world's most radical body modifications, from war paint to lip piercings the size of dinner plates. Dale, who is originally from the United Kingdom but is now living in South Africa, said: "I feel it’s a privilege to capture moments in people’s lives. "The Omo's culture has remained untouched for hundreds of years, but the modern world is invading, and soon these costumes and body modifications will be a thing of the past. "I feel I am capturing these images on the cusp of change. Soon these people will have changed, and the ancient customs and fashions will disappear." (Caters News)
