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.
From the rolling hills of the Brecon Beacons to the still waters in the Lake District, these photographs capture autumnal landscapes across Great Britain perfectly .
An American black bear mimics John Travolta’s famous Saturday Night Fever dance move by hurling its arm in the air .
A SPECTRUM of colours fills the sky during this spectacular and natural display of light .
WELCOME to the 125 decibel boombox bus that could damage your hearing if you party too close to its giant speakers .
A SPECTACULAR array of stars fills the night sky as they soar over this active volcano .
WITHOUT A care in the world, this little snow monkey puts his feet up and settles in for a snooze .
A makeup artist from the West Midlands magically transforms herself into famous cartoon characters using body paint .
SHOVELLING food into his mouth, this hungry gorilla enjoys a peaceful moment at dinner time .
Peering curiously into a basket hanging off the arms of a snowman, this little squirrel appears fascinated by the snowy figure .
With luminous colours and alien- like features, these magical mushrooms look like they belong on another planet .
Staring death in the face, a little field mouse bravely confronts a hungry cat .