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.
POPE MOBBED BY THOUSANDS OF WORSHIPPERS IN RIO - Thousands of worshippers gather to celebrate the Papal visit on Copacabana beach, Rio de Janeiro ,Brazil .
SHOVELLING food into his mouth, this hungry gorilla enjoys a peaceful moment at dinner time .
From giant mountains to vast deserts, an American photographer spent a year capturing the diverse and beautiful landscape of the United States .
WEARING tiny Christmas accessories, these adorable babies get into the spirit of the season .
In the calm waters of Greenland, gigantic icebergs dwarf everything around them .
Peering curiously into a basket hanging off the arms of a snowman, this little squirrel appears fascinated by the snowy figure .
ARM extended and head flung back, this little chipmunk performs a loose-limbed yoga move .
A tiny puppy who lost his front legs after being hit by a train has been given and new LEASH of life with a set of wheels .
PERCHING on the edge of a flower, these loved-up caterpillars can't resist each other as they enjoy a romantic moment together .
AN OLD ENGLISH cottage packed full of history and valuables has been left to rot .
An aerial view of flooding in Gloucestershire .
