COVERING themselves in ash and face paint, these are the holy men who live their lives away from everyday society. Known as sadhus, they shun all home comforts for a life spent inside caves, forests and temples and can be found across India and Nepal. German banker and photographer Mario Gerth decided to find and photograph the sadhu people. The 38-year-old of Erfurt, Germany, says: “I have been obsessed with the sadhus for many years and set off in 2013 to look for them.
Kevin Silva, 52 from Indiana in the USA, has spent an estimated £65K ($100K) on Batman trinkets over the years, and even keeps his 2,500-item haul in his very own basement 'Bat Cave' .
Pouncing down on top of his twin brother, these two snow leopard cubs practice their kung-fu moves .
THIS LITTLE squirrel tries to keep himself snug as snow starts to fall around him .
PERCHED on a branch, these two frogs hold hands as they look into the camera .
THESE kaleidoscopic-like photographs capture England’s churches and cathedrals in all their glory .
FULLY equipped with a kitchen and lounge, it's hard to believe this modern holiday let is actually a BUS .
A baby sperm whale assumed the role of a friendly giant when faced with two awestruck divers .
WIDE EYED with a huge smile across her face, this little elephant is a picture of happiness .
SWIMMING next to 40 tonne whales, dare-devil divers take the plunge with these gentle giants of the sea .
The dog having been pulled from the car - A police officer smashed a window in the blue Chrysler car to free the dog which was in visible distress .
THIS DANGER-mad female pensioner could be the oldest Brit to cage dive with CROCODILES .
Beautiful turquoise waves rise and fall in a series of stunning images taken along the coastline of south-eastern Australia .