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.
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A German photographer travelled around Africa where he met and photographed members of tribes in a series of intimate portraits .
A soap bubble lands on the frosty ground and creates a shimmering snow globe as crystals form around it .
WITH HIS PAW covering his mouth, this cheeky cub looks amused by something .
PUCKERING up and enjoying some quality time, these are the most lovable monkeys on the planet .
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A carefree bear cub reclines in the water with his feet raised in the air .
WITHOUT a care in the world, this little chimpanzee shows off her gymnastic skills as she swings around her enclosure .
A Canadian couple celebrated their engagement by recreating iconic moments from the film The Notebook .
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