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.
Hot on the heels of a little rabbit, this cheetah is on a mission to catch his prey .
With one hand rested on his belly and the other propping his head up, this lazy lizard takes an afternoon break .
Peering curiously into a basket hanging off the arms of a snowman, this little squirrel appears fascinated by the snowy figure .
A couple from Bristol have told that they are often mistaken for father and daughter because of their huge 36 year age gap .
A woman who was cruelly called ‘tumour girl’ by bullies has finally found love .
A photographer from the United Arab Emirates travelled to Pakistan where he captured the lives of local people in a series of expressive portraits .
POWERFUL bolts of lightning illuminate the night sky in an incredible autumn storm over the Sardinian coastline .
A SPECTACULAR array of stars fills the night sky as they soar over this active volcano .
A DETERMINED great blue heron holds on tightly to its prey as the furry gopher attempts to wriggle free .
Staring death in the face, a little field mouse bravely confronts a hungry cat .
IN a galaxy far, far away, this collection of stunning interstellar formations will leave you STARSTRUCK .