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 trout manages to escape the jaws of a hungry cormorant - only to find itself back inside the bird's long beak .
RACING through the mountain range on horseback, the Kazakh people practice their ancient tradition of hunting with golden eagles .
ESCAPING A LANDFILL FUTURE, these amazing science fiction inspired sculptures are made from everyday objects .
These are the faces of orphans suffering from the horrifying effects of chemical warfare .
A lively lemon shark grins into the camera and showcases his impressive teeth .
A pair of BEAUTIFUL rescue sea turtles spot their catch in the waters of the Great Barrier Reef .
A brave leopard kicks back and relaxes in the sunshine - just inches from an enormous crocodile .
SEA LIFE and greenery in one shot show nature at its very best .
A baby sperm whale assumed the role of a friendly giant when faced with two awestruck divers .
A soap bubble lands on the frosty ground and creates a shimmering snow globe as crystals form around it .
A floating market in Indonesia is bursting with vibrant colours as wooden rowing boats loaded with fruit and vegetables crowd the river .