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.
SURROUNDED by a snowstorm, these young polar bears battle the elements - as well as each other .
As sunlight cascades through its vibrant stained glass windows, every inch of the Nasir-ol-Mulk Mosque bursts with colour .
CAUSING a splash, this determined kingfisher goes hunting for dinner .
A doting seal smiles at her sweet little pup as she tickles its tummy on the beach .
WITHOUT A care in the world, this little snow monkey puts his feet up and settles in for a snooze .
Suspended FIFTY metres in the air, this is the last place that you would expect to find a fine dining experience .
From vibrant blues to dazzling oranges, these eye catching hummingbirds proudly show off their impressive colours .
This is the moment a nimble red fox and a lumbering Alaskan brown bear were locked in a tense stand-off .
A panic stricken kitten that got her head stuck in a car tyre has been freed by quick thinking RSPCA staff .
Swirling water and sand create amazing aerial images of river deltas across Iceland .
A grand 56-bedroom hotel, once heaving with injured soldiers during the First World War, now lies completely abandoned .