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.
ARM extended and head flung back, this little chipmunk performs a loose-limbed yoga move .
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A trio of ants are locked in a tug of war over a fly as they pull the bug by its legs .
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A baby sperm whale assumed the role of a friendly giant when faced with two awestruck divers .
An adorable black bear cub struggles to find the perfect spot for an afternoon nap as he wriggles around on the branch of a maple tree .
ROLLING across a 65-metre-high viaduct in the Alps, the red carriages of the Bernina Express add a splash of colour to the spectacular snow-covered Swiss surroundings .
A couple celebrated tying the knot with a spectacular Alice in Wonderland-themed wedding reception .
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SQUEEZING their furry faces through a hole in a tree, a trio of curious baby squirrels leave their nest for the first time to explore their surroundings .
An osprey soars through the air at 30 miles per hour before swooping down to catch its prey from a lake .