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.
WIDE EYED and staring straight down the lens of the camera, this intrigued seal is ready for his close up .
LEAPING for joy five-feet above the waves this baby whale cutie is saying HELLO to its family after being lost .
MAKING himself at home, this little snail perches happily on top of this frog's head .
A diver looks like a minnow as she swims alongside a gigantic whale shark, the largest species of fish on the planet .
SQUEEZING their furry faces through a hole in a tree, a trio of curious baby squirrels leave their nest for the first time to explore their surroundings .
Scurrying along the branch of a tree, a little squirrel pushes a pram packed full of Easter treats .
THIS incredible shimmer of silver fish mirrors the image of that of an underwater tornado .
SPLASHING in the water and fighting in-between rocks, these energetic tigers enjoy their fun-filled morning .
Say cheese! This cheeky chappy isn’t in the mood to live up to his scary reputation as he is pictured here cracking a killer smile as he goes about his daily business .
WITH A wide smile plastered across his face, this little gecko is ready for his close up .