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.
IN a galaxy not so far away lies a magical display of lights that could be the latest image from NASA .
A diving guide leaves a shark completely docile and balanced in the palm of his hand .
Southern England, the south-west and west Wales have been warned to expect more wild weather, with heavy rain and high tides possibly leading to coastal flooding and travel disruption over the weekend .
If you had to scrape the snow off your car this morning or slip-slide your way into work over icy pavements spare a thought for these little critters .
Pouncing down on top of his twin brother, these two snow leopard cubs practice their kung-fu moves .
Throwing their arms up in the air, these energetic squirrels play a game of ball with a walnut .
FROM motorcycling to department store shopping these spookily faceless people are part of the Chinese-fad for wearing protective solar-visors in public .
A diver attempts to control rising numbers of lionfish by feeding the venomous species to Caribbean reef sharks .
A lazy otter finds the ideal spot to soak up the sun and sleep off his lunch .
WELCOME to the 125 decibel boombox bus that could damage your hearing if you party too close to its giant speakers .
THIS is the EXPLOSIVE moment when a 50 metre high pylon came crashing down to earth in a rural field .
WITH THEIR adorable big round eyes and fluffy white fur, these baby seals are cute enough to melt any heart .