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.
RAISING his flipper, this two day old seal pup gives a wave to the camera .
POPE MOBBED BY THOUSANDS OF WORSHIPPERS IN RIO - Thousands of worshippers gather to celebrate the Papal visit on Copacabana beach, Rio de Janeiro ,Brazil .
A lively lemon shark grins into the camera and showcases his impressive teeth .
A diving guide leaves a shark completely docile and balanced in the palm of his hand .
HIDDEN in the middle of the Mojave Desert, a secret oasis awaits intrepid travellers .
WIDE EYED with a huge smile across her face, this little elephant is a picture of happiness .
WELCOME to the pretty 122-inch-tall red dwelling that lays claim to the title of the UK's smallest house .
Enjoying life’s little pleasures is something that many struggle to do .
FULLY equipped with a kitchen and lounge, it's hard to believe this modern holiday let is actually a BUS .
A group of otters put on a show of aqua aerobics, as they raise their flippers perfectly in sync .
THIS is the fascinating abandoned house, complete with mystery portraits and homely items, that has been dubbed - crooked cottage .
A TAXIDERMY truck spotted in America’s Deep South could be the most gruesome wagon on the road .