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.
PERCHED on a branch, these two frogs hold hands as they look into the camera .
DINING under the stars, this restaurant takes you back in time - inside an ancient cave .
FROM A mini table and chairs to a detailed violin, it’s hard to believe these incredible sculptures are all carved into the nib of PENCILS .
A young orangutan comes over all shy as she hides her face behind a broken bucket .
A diving guide leaves a shark completely docile and balanced in the palm of his hand .
Splashing around in the water, a mother otter and her son are tangled in a family feud .
GETTING behind the camera, this monkey practices his photography skills on his friends .
SHOVELLING food into his mouth, this hungry gorilla enjoys a peaceful moment at dinner time .
FULLY equipped with a kitchen and lounge, it's hard to believe this modern holiday let is actually a BUS .
STRIKING photos capture nature at its most raw and powerful during Earth’s most electrifying event .
A pair of chicks bravely decided to befriend a python, despite being the snake's favourite choice of food .