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.
ROLLING around in the snow, these young brown bears take a break from their play fight to share a tender hug with one another .
An Italian photographer travelled to northern India where he visited poverty stricken suburbs and captured ordinary people in a series of intimate and expressive portraits .
THE CRAZE for mimicking the video game Streetfighter has spread to the streets of London .
Scurrying along the branch of a tree, a little squirrel pushes a pram packed full of Easter treats .
This tranquil setting stretches for miles as the sun sets behind the mountain .
THESE are the Disney Princesses you wouldn't want to run into in a dark alley .
SPURTING water 20ft into the air, this is one well you wouldn't want to dip your bucket into .
STRIKING photos capture nature at its most raw and powerful during Earth’s most electrifying event .
DIPPING his head into the vase of water, this little squirrel takes a refreshing break from an afternoon of eating .
BALANCING on top of a tree, this bear cub puts her climbing skills to the test .
TOMORROW (Saturday) marks the 28th anniversary of the nuclear disaster that left the city of Chernobyl devastated .
FROM COLOURFUL autumn leaves to living trees at first glance you might miss these people blended with nature .