There were in fact several of these things. Sorry about the image quality–this is my worst lens wide open in poor light on a black bird . . .
Ugly Bird, Bahir Dar, Ethiopia, October 2007
The Abyssinian, or Northern Ground Hornbill (Bucorvus abyssinicus), quite possibly the ugliest bird I have ever seen in my life (bad light didn’t help). Thanks to Ariella for the identification.
Self Portrait, Blue Nile Falls (Tis Abay), Tis Iset, Ethiopia, October 2007
It is a pretty impressive falls, but when you consider the factthat 60% of its water has been diverted for a hydroelectric project, it should be the African Niagara. All the area to the right in the photo was once spillway, but now is only used during the worst of the rainy season in August. It was lush.
Side Chute, Blue Nile Falls (Tis Abay), Tis Iset, Ethiopia, October 2007
Blue Nile Falls (Tis Abay), Tis Iset, Ethiopia, October 2007
Angels, Kebran Gabriel Church, Lake Tana, Ethiopia, October 2007
Archangel Pillar, Kebran Gabriel Church, Lake Tana, Ethiopia, October 2007
I think this is Raphael, but I am not sure. Old art is hard to find in these churches, as so much has been re-painted in the last century or so. Note the exquisitely woven ceiling.
Roof Cross, Entote Eyesus Church, Lake Tana, Ethiopia, October 2007
Roof Cross, Debre Mariam Church, Bahir Dar, Ethiopia, October 2007
Entrance to Sanctum, Debre Mariam Church, Bahir Dar, Ethiopia, October 2007
