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.
SOARING through the air, a hungry white-tailed kite prepares to snatch a vole from his mother’s claws .
Gigantic 100ft waves create the perfect playground for dare-devil surfers from across the world .
COVERING themselves in ash and face paint, these are the holy men who live their lives away from everyday society .
A cricket perches on an unusual seat after crawling up the snout of a crocodile .
A diving guide leaves a shark completely docile and balanced in the palm of his hand .
PERCHED on a branch, these two frogs hold hands as they look into the camera .
LYING back in the snow, these two polar bears share a cuddle as they call time out on playtime .
BLOWING bubbles underwater, this adorable polar bear slides into his tank for a playful dip .
WHETHER FLOATING through space or diving underwater, a lucky baby boy enjoys once in a life time experiences - in his DREAMS .
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AN OLD ENGLISH cottage packed full of history and valuables has been left to rot .