The Making of Pireli Calender

Trendy tires, the most beautiful women in the world, and photo shoots in unusual locations.

For over 45 years the Pirelli calendar has been famous for these things.

The thrilling landscapes of Africa, or to be more precise Botswana, provide the backdrop

for the 2009 calendar.

What's fascinating about Africa are the contradictions, which photographer Peter Baird wants to highlight.