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.
LYING flat out on his back, this little meerkat makes the most of the English sunshine .
A couple have tied the knot in a spectacular Harry Potter-themed wedding which cost £45,000 .
Sitting all alone on drift ice in the Arctic Ocean, this lonely little fella looks lost .
PERCHING on the edge of a flower, these loved-up caterpillars can't resist each other as they enjoy a romantic moment together .
SAT with his arms folded and a cross look on his face, this Gorilla looks like he's had enough of the Christmas holidays already .
SLEEPING within touching distance of wild African animals might not be everyone's idea of a relaxing break .
A once bustling gold rush town in Mono County, California now stands completed deserted .
ALL IS not as it seems in these deceptive cityscapes .
A SERENE turquoise glow glimmers from underneath these powerful icebergs .
WELCOME to the drawing room that is home to the £100K world’s greatest collection of Margaret Thatcher autographed objects .
UNDERWATER and above-water seaside shots show the best of British beach-life .