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 with a huge smile across her face, this little elephant is a picture of happiness .
Primed and ready for action, this collection of striking images from the battlefield could be mistaken for authentic photos taking during World War II .
A group of shelter dogs showcase their loveable personalities in a series of passport-style photographs - in the hope of finding their forever homes .
A BRITISH couple are the first to tie the knot inside an enormous GLACIER in Iceland .
SURROUNDED by divers, a hungry green sea turtle enjoys being the centre of attention .
COULD this be the most distastrous wedding cake fail EVER? Most brides opt for a traditional tiered white wedding cake decorated with delicate pink roses and lace for their big day .
SNUGGLING up against their teddy bears, these baby sloths could easily be mistaken for one of the cuddly toys .
A family of foster carers are facing bankruptcy and homelessness after they signed up to a Government scheme to renovate their house to be used for disabled children's short breaks .
LUMINOUS green rocks could easily be a beach from Superman's homeland of Krypton .
AN American accountant has grown the world's biggest MELON and smashed his way into the record books with his mammoth 350 .
A luxury caravan with a price tag of ONE MILLION DOLLARS is due to hit the road later this year .
DASHING through the snow, this little stoat is on the lookout for a Christmas feast .