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.
OFFERING a glimpse into the past, a mash-up of old and new photographs show how the world’s biggest cities have changed .
FLEXING his muscles and staring straight at his opponent, this bodybuilding squirrel is the nuts .
BASKING in smug satisfaction, a confident squirrel gives a wink to the camera .
GIANT garden sculptures don't beat about the bush .
Dogs catch waves at the Coronado Bay dog surf championships Saturday 22nd June 2013- DOG SURFING mutts have never looked so gnarly .
WITH A STERN look of determination on their faces, these adorable pooches perfect their doggy paddle as they dive head first into a swimming pool .
HUDDLED together on a branch, a pair of adorable Javan scops owls soak up the sun .
DIPPING and diving their way through this bumpy journey, these giraffe's duck for cover as they dodge multiple cables and wires .
WITHOUT a care in the world, this little chimpanzee shows off her gymnastic skills as she swings around her enclosure .
A little clownfish opens its mouth to reveal a blood sucking intruder living on its tongue .
THIS RING of fire in the sky is the annular solar eclipse that wowed our cousins down-under .