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.
A project to create an underwater tribute to the stone Moai statues of Easter Island ended in disaster when 15 replica structures were destroyed after toppling from a boat and into the sea .
YOU’VE heard of the northern lights now feast your eyes on the natural wonder of the SOUTHERN lights .
A diver attempts to control rising numbers of lionfish by feeding the venomous species to Caribbean reef sharks .
These uninvited guests ELEPHANTLY make their annual trip through the reception of this welcoming lodge .
SNEAKING slowly into the water, this Bengal tiger plans a vicious attack on three unsuspecting deer .
An aerial view of flooding in Gloucestershire .
THIS is the incredible moment a pelican throws a fish into the air and SLAM DUNKS it into its enormous throat sack .
A makeup artist from the West Midlands magically transforms herself into famous cartoon characters using body paint .
BURSTING colours of reds, pinks and purples give the illusion of a collection of stunning flowers .
THIS BIGFOOT 'Jesus bird' may look silly, but he's perfectly designed for walking on water .
A TEN-THOUSAND square foot wide Avatar-style grove is such a beauty it will leave you feeling VINE .