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.
WITH HIS PAW covering his mouth, this cheeky cub looks amused by something .
FROM the rolling hills of the Scottish highlands to looming chalk cliffs in Sussex, these stunning photographs capture the spectacular beauty of Great Britain .
A doting seal smiles at her sweet little pup as she tickles its tummy on the beach .
A blanket of fog is lit up by the colourful glowing lights of the city below .
These uninvited guests ELEPHANTLY make their annual trip through the reception of this welcoming lodge .
SNUGGLING up against their teddy bears, these baby sloths could easily be mistaken for one of the cuddly toys .
A panic stricken kitten that got her head stuck in a car tyre has been freed by quick thinking RSPCA staff .
A HEIGHT-addicted airline pilot has taken pictures of the Dubai from 1,300-feet .
WITH STUNNING colours and serene scenes, these photographs capture the otherworldly beauty of the English coast .
UNDERWATER and above-water seaside shots show the best of British beach-life .
LIFTING their heads high and bumping beaks, these aggressive pelicans clash over fish .
If you had to scrape the snow off your car this morning or slip-slide your way into work over icy pavements spare a thought for these little critters .