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.
BURSTING colours of reds, pinks and purples give the illusion of a collection of stunning flowers .
A unique business in Birkenhead, Merseyside is sure to leave you HALF-CUT with its unusual pub and barbers combination .
A quiet Himalayan mountain village springs to life for a colourful Buddhist festival designed to expel evil spirits and bring happiness .
SAILING peacefully across a river in the early morning light, a fisherman in China keeps a 1000 year old tradition alive .
WE’RE all familiar with the heart-wrenching pictures of dogs abandoned in animal shelters, but one photographer has found an innovative way of showcasing the pooch’s personality .
OFFERING a glimpse into the past, a mash-up of old and new photographs show how the world’s biggest cities have changed .
ARMED with her camera, bikini and flippers, this brave diver goes swimming with SHARKS .
An Italian photographer travelled to northern India where he visited poverty stricken suburbs and captured ordinary people in a series of intimate and expressive portraits .
Pouncing down on top of his twin brother, these two snow leopard cubs practice their kung-fu moves .
BREATHING life back into old photographs, these black and white images are transformed by colour .
A TEN-THOUSAND square foot wide Avatar-style grove is such a beauty it will leave you feeling VINE .