Ethiopia, 2023

A skeletal row of trees reach toward the pillowy clouds above like stitches coming apart at the seam between sky and water. Scenes like this give a little insight into how cultures across the globe have come to believe in many different worlds beyond what we understand on Earth. The entire history of the Omo Valley is steeped in ancient lore, ancestral spirits, and beings bestowed with supernatural gifts. At the heart of every legend and story is a shared reverence for the natural world and the immense beauty found within the land, waters, and endless sky.