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 little clownfish opens its mouth to reveal a blood sucking intruder living on its tongue .
FINALLY catching a meal, a pair of great white egrets fight over their dinner .
STRETCHING his little legs in the air, a smiley leaf-tailed gecko breaks free from his old, scaly skin .
Destroyed buildings and overturned cars are seen after a huge tornado struck Moore, Oklahoma, near Oklahoma City, May 20, 2013 .
A diver attempts to control rising numbers of lionfish by feeding the venomous species to Caribbean reef sharks .
An intrepid explorer hopes to be reunited with his travel partner, after his cuddly toy companion was stolen .
BASKING in smug satisfaction, a confident squirrel gives a wink to the camera .
SQUABBLING over the last piece of grain, these hungry squirrels are determined to stock up on as much food as possible .
YOU’VE heard of the northern lights now feast your eyes on the natural wonder of the SOUTHERN lights .
A grey whale and her calf greet an audience of awestruck admirers on the Pacific coast of Baja California Sur, Mexico .
CAMPED out in the middle of a forest, these unusual hut hotels take you back to basics .