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.
SWIMMING next to 40 tonne whales, dare-devil divers take the plunge with these gentle giants of the sea .
Dogs catch waves at the Coronado Bay dog surf championships Saturday 22nd June 2013- DOG SURFING mutts have never looked so gnarly .
A mischievous fox cub demonstrates his playful side by biting his sibling’s tail .
SNUGGLED up in the hay away from the elements, this adorable hoglet has sought solace with a familiar friend .
SHOWING off her best assets for the camera, this cheeky orangutan is in the mood for love, puckering up her lips to blow the biggest kiss she can .
BOXING DAY has come early for this pair of feisty squirrels, as their Christmas party quickly turns sour .
These are the amazing close up pictures of North Korea's mass games - after photographers were previously banned from taking shots so close to the dazzling formation dances .
The view from this rooftop pool is sure to make most holidaymakers envious .
MAKING himself at home, this little snail perches happily on top of this frog's head .
WITH their robotic movements and pristine uniforms, these are the sexy traffic girls of North Korea that are becoming iconic figures in the secretive state .
A SPECTRUM of colours fills the sky during this spectacular and natural display of light .