Photos of Africa from a Flying Lawn Chair

Given the large expanse of Sub-Saharan Africa from north to south, it is not surprising that its physical geography is so varied.

Watch this presentation to get a sense of what this vast region looks like. Photographer George Steinmetz has flown over many parts of the African continent at low altitudes to capture its incredible landscapes. Although he surveys the physical and human landscapes of the entire African continent, you will recognize the names of the places he photographs. Pay attention to his observations about Africa's cultural diversity in his photos of the Dinka of South Sudan, the rural population of Rwanda, and the Bozo along the Niger River.