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.
PERCHED on a branch, this Little Owl plays third wheel to two love birds .
FROM the rolling hills of the Scottish highlands to looming chalk cliffs in Sussex, these stunning photographs capture the spectacular beauty of Great Britain .
USUALLY full to bursting, these London Underground stations stand silent and completely commuter free .
THIS ONE of a kind experience brings a whole new meaning to the phrase 'a coffee to go' .
If you tune into primetime coverage of the 2012 Olympic Games, you’re most likely going to see London’s new Aquatic Center from many angles as athletes from all around the globe compete for the top spot on the podium .
A kingfisher’s bright blue and orange feathers glisten in the sunlight as the bird dives into a lake .
HUDDLED together in the hollow of a tree, it would be easy to overlook these two sleepy owls as they blend into the trunk .
FROM COLOURFUL autumn leaves to living trees at first glance you might miss these people blended with nature .
From giant mountains to vast deserts, an American photographer spent a year capturing the diverse and beautiful landscape of the United States .
SPLASHING around in a paddling pool, this little elephant soaks up the sunshine .
FROM MRS Patmore to Lady Sybil, these barking mad illustrations show the WOOF-er side of some of our most loved Downton characters .
WONDERS of the world have been transformed into their mini-versions in a seven-year round the world adventure .