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 ROAD KILL munching Scot has chewed on everything from a dead squirrel to an unlucky crow – all in the name of art .
PUSHING the diver out of his way, this little sea turtle shows he’s not in the mood for photographs .
Gigantic 100ft waves create the perfect playground for dare-devil surfers from across the world .
WITH A wide smile plastered across his face, this little gecko is ready for his close up .
With the full moon looming behind him, this polar bear nestles down for the night .
Destroyed buildings and overturned cars are seen after a huge tornado struck Moore, Oklahoma, near Oklahoma City, May 20, 2013 .
These are the faces of orphans suffering from the horrifying effects of chemical warfare .
THESE are the Disney Princesses you wouldn't want to run into in a dark alley .
Throwing their arms up in the air, these energetic squirrels play a game of ball with a walnut .
COURAGEOUS CLIMBERS scale frozen waterfalls in Canada, as the ice threatens to collapse beneath them .
FROM A mini table and chairs to a detailed violin, it’s hard to believe these incredible sculptures are all carved into the nib of PENCILS .
A BROWN bear wades through waters in Alaska and waits for his lunch .