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.
A diving guide leaves a shark completely docile and balanced in the palm of his hand .
A DETERMINED great blue heron holds on tightly to its prey as the furry gopher attempts to wriggle free .
WITH A LITTLE cap of fresh snow resting on his head, this squirrel tries his best to pull off his new look .
A panic stricken kitten that got her head stuck in a car tyre has been freed by quick thinking RSPCA staff .
SOARING at 112 miles per hour through the air, this petite blonde certainly lives up to her title as the fastest flying woman in the world .
THIS incredible shimmer of silver fish mirrors the image of that of an underwater tornado .
A dog was SOW close to death after she dangerously swallowed a two-inch NEEDLE-Cute Shih Tzu Daisy could have pierced her intestines after eating the long needle and thread after finding it on the carpet .
LUMINOUS green rocks could easily be a beach from Superman's homeland of Krypton .
AIRPORT staff have been put on alert after diet pills that come in grenade shaped containers sparked security alerts .
Peering curiously into a basket hanging off the arms of a snowman, this little squirrel appears fascinated by the snowy figure .
WITH A wide smile plastered across his face, this little gecko is ready for his close up .
Throwing a right hook as he launches onto his opponent with his gnarling teeth at the ready, this is the OTTER-LY ruthless showdown between two otters .