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.
With one hand rested on his belly and the other propping his head up, this lazy lizard takes an afternoon break .
DIVING boffins fired harpoons into 30-foot-long whale sharks in a bid to put the sea-beasts on Google Maps .
This cheeky macaque gets up close and personal as he examines the dental hygiene of his fellow primate .
Southern England, the south-west and west Wales have been warned to expect more wild weather, with heavy rain and high tides possibly leading to coastal flooding and travel disruption over the weekend .
RESTING his weary head on his flipper, this little seal pup takes a much needed nap after an afternoon of strenuous yoga .
WIDE EYED and staring straight down the lens of the camera, this intrigued seal is ready for his close up .
FISTS fly as two gorillas take each other on in a dramatic battle .
WELCOME to the 125 decibel boombox bus that could damage your hearing if you party too close to its giant speakers .
HOTSPOT MEDIA - BACK TO THE FUTURE WITH AR' KID: A POSTAL SORTER has perfected the art of time travel by delivering images that are from the past .
These adorable pictures show the moment two cuddly red panda cubs take their first look at the outside world and are weighed for the very first time .
SWIMMING next to 40 tonne whales, dare-devil divers take the plunge with these gentle giants of the sea .