These delightful photos were taken by Edward Reilly in Kenya's Tsavo National Park, where the elephants appear red. This is due to the colour of the iron-rich earth, which (not surprisingly when you look at these photos!) the elephants are coated with. Mud is not only great for elephant games, but also plays an important role in protecting an elephant's skin from biting insects and the sun's powerful rays. Here we see a herd of elephants having a great time, and getting really dirty!

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Women in Afghanistan are mostly dressed head to toe in the full length burka. Here we see images of them going about their daily lives.

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The country of Afghanistan in central Asia is a harsh, unforgiving place and yet the land possesses great beauty and drama.

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An astounding collection of photographs depicting the aftermath of decades of war in Afghanistan. Photographed in 2004/2005 after the fall of the Taleban.

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A selection of photographs showing Afghans going about their daily lives.

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A diverse collection of portraits photographed in Afghanistan in 2004/2005.

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Every picture tells a story...look into the eyes of these children and you will realize that each and every one of them has seen too much for someone so young...and yet, despite everything, they are like kids anywhere else in the world, who love to play and laugh, and are ever curious about strangers!

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