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.
Destroyed buildings and overturned cars are seen after a huge tornado struck Moore, Oklahoma, near Oklahoma City, May 20, 2013 .
Playing, splashing and generally messing around, these polar bears show they certainly have a soft spot for the water, and not just each other .
THIS unique holiday accommodation allows you to enjoy a full Flintstones experience .
Surveying its surroundings, a tiny harvest mouse climbs the stem of a dandelion .
PUCKERING up and enjoying some quality time, these are the most lovable monkeys on the planet .
LEAF-ing much to the imagination, this camera trickery is blooming marvellous .
Pouncing down on top of his twin brother, these two snow leopard cubs practice their kung-fu moves .
SNEAKING slowly into the water, this Bengal tiger plans a vicious attack on three unsuspecting deer .
SOARING through the air, this is the moment a hungry tawny owl arrives home with dinner .
WELCOME to the Temple of Zoom where you can “experience” sliding down a Mayan temple into shark infested waters .
PERCHED on a branch, this Little Owl plays third wheel to two love birds .
NATURE PAPARAZZIS prove you don't have to be Justin Bieber or Cheryl Cole to attract a pack of photographers .