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.
ROLLING up snow in its tiny paws, this little squirrel is looking for a snowball fight .
STAIRWAY obsessed photographers have captured psychedelic shots that will mesmerise you .
Grandmother Janet Kirby was told she couldn't board her plane home after being accused of assault .
With the vivid red smoke billowing into the sky amid the misty sand dunes, these are the blissful views provided at the break of dawn at a volcano .
SITTING quietly at the edge of the lake, these two baby bears watch and learn as the adults hunt for fish .
BLOWING bubbles underwater, this adorable polar bear slides into his tank for a playful dip .
WITHOUT a care in the world, this little chimpanzee shows off her gymnastic skills as she swings around her enclosure .
An Italian photographer travelled to Chile where he visited several star-gazing sites, home to some of the world's most advanced telescopes, located in the spectacular setting of the Atacama desert .
BURSTING colours of reds, pinks and purples give the illusion of a collection of stunning flowers .
A grand 56-bedroom hotel, once heaving with injured soldiers during the First World War, now lies completely abandoned .
DINING under the stars, this restaurant takes you back in time - inside an ancient cave .
