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 photographer has captured stunning photographs of the Milky Way above picturesque landscapes in the UK and Italy .
Sprawled out on top of a log, this sleeping leopard takes a relaxing break from his daily routine .
STRETCHING his little legs in the air, a smiley leaf-tailed gecko breaks free from his old, scaly skin .
An Indonesian farmer is dragged through muddy water as he clings to the tails of two charging cows .
WELCOME to the Temple of Zoom where you can “experience” sliding down a Mayan temple into shark infested waters .
TOWERING 65 metres into the sky, this terrifying accent is a dream for climbers .
AIRPORT staff have been put on alert after diet pills that come in grenade shaped containers sparked security alerts .
Ever wished you could live in a house just like Barbie's? Canadian sculptor Heather Benning has created the life-size dollhouse of her dreams out a derelict building .
PERCHING on top of a gate, this young barn swallow waits patiently for his mum to return with dinner .
A baby sperm whale assumed the role of a friendly giant when faced with two awestruck divers .
YOU’VE heard of the northern lights now feast your eyes on the natural wonder of the SOUTHERN lights .
PEACE and love filled the 1980’s Glastonbury fields as relaxed festival goers kicked back and soaked up the atmosphere .