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.
Sprawled out on top of a log, this sleeping leopard takes a relaxing break from his daily routine .
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 .
SITTING in the middle of a vast desert, an abandoned cinema is still waiting for its first movie to be screened .
HUDDLED together on a branch, a pair of adorable Javan scops owls soak up the sun .
An Indonesian farmer is dragged through muddy water as he clings to the tails of two charging cows .
A US firefighter has battled osteoarthritis and four hip replacements to break the world paddleboarding record .
With blue waves tumbling over them, these surfers glide underneath a tunnel of water .
A photographer from the United Arab Emirates travelled to Pakistan where he captured the lives of local people in a series of expressive portraits .
The rock restaurant, located in Zanzibar – THIS unique restaurant really does boast breath-taking views - as it is perched on a rock in the middle of the sea .
COVERING themselves in ash and face paint, these are the holy men who live their lives away from everyday society .