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 hungry hippo is seconds away from catching a bird in its gigantic jaws .
LINED up one by one on a deer’s back, these little birds give their wings a break as they catch a ride across London .
SHOVELLING food into his mouth, this hungry gorilla enjoys a peaceful moment at dinner time .
A mining town in Australia’s outback appears to be completely deserted, but its residents have escaped the scorching heat by living in underground caves .
SWIMMING next to 40 tonne whales, dare-devil divers take the plunge with these gentle giants of the sea .
UNDERWATER and above-water seaside shots show the best of British beach-life .
LIKE A living balloon this baitball of sardines is ready to burst when threatened by a pointy nosed sailfish .
A little clownfish opens its mouth to reveal a blood sucking intruder living on its tongue .
WHETHER FLOATING through space or diving underwater, a lucky baby boy enjoys once in a life time experiences - in his DREAMS .
BLOWING bubbles underwater, this adorable polar bear slides into his tank for a playful dip .
WITH a paw in the air and his tongue hanging from his mouth, it is clear to see that this little groundhog is struggling to wake up and leave behind the comfort of his burrow .
THE THOUGHT OF BECOMING shipwrecked on a remote destination would fill most holidaymakers with dread .