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.
HUNDREDS of hot air balloons decorate the sky above Turkey as the rising sun illuminates the spectacular scenery below .
BALANCING on top of a tree, this bear cub puts her climbing skills to the test .
PICKING up a tiny tea-pot with its paws, a little red squirrel struggles to prepare its morning tea .
These uninvited guests ELEPHANTLY make their annual trip through the reception of this welcoming lodge .
A ROAD KILL munching Scot has chewed on everything from a dead squirrel to an unlucky crow – all in the name of art .
The view from this rooftop pool is sure to make most holidaymakers envious .
SURROUNDED by divers, a hungry green sea turtle enjoys being the centre of attention .
Full of tired and busy commuters, these underground stations are rarely admired for their architecture or beauty .
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 .
An Australian beach is illuminated by an enticing neon blue glow as a rare phenomenon lights up the water .
THIS DANGER-mad female pensioner could be the oldest Brit to cage dive with CROCODILES .
A photographer has captured stunning photographs of the Milky Way above picturesque landscapes in the UK and Italy .