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.
This cheeky macaque gets up close and personal as he examines the dental hygiene of his fellow primate .
Full of tired and busy commuters, these underground stations are rarely admired for their architecture or beauty .
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 .
Dogs catch waves at the Coronado Bay dog surf championships Saturday 22nd June 2013- DOG SURFING mutts have never looked so gnarly .
SPLASHING in the water and fighting in-between rocks, these energetic tigers enjoy their fun-filled morning .
STEPFORD wives from the 1950's and 60's are performing history's most sexist exercise programme .
WITH the phosphorescent blobs and mesmerising patterns, these spectacular images may look like the hall marks of an enchanted forest but it is in fact the scene of thousands of dancing FIREFLIES .
A group of shelter dogs showcase their loveable personalities in a series of passport-style photographs - in the hope of finding their forever homes .
An artist has transformed traditional Thanksgiving dinners into mini-masterpieces .
WITH THEIR adorable big round eyes and fluffy white fur, these baby seals are cute enough to melt any heart .
