COVERING themselves in ash and face paint, these are the holy men who live their lives away from everyday society .

A British photographer has captured the beauty of London in a stunning series of landscapes shots .

A photographer from the United Arab Emirates travelled to Pakistan where he captured the lives of local people in a series of expressive portraits .

An adorable little squirrel wakes from a nap and pops out his tongue for the camera .

A diver explores the crystal clear waters of the Silfra canyon in southern Iceland, which is the only place on Earth where you can dive or snorkel between two continental plates .

SWIMMING next to 40 tonne whales, dare-devil divers take the plunge with these gentle giants of the sea .

When mum-of-three Becky Tully was told she couldn’t have any more children due to health reasons, she refused to give up on having the little girl she had always wanted .

LIKE A scene from A Bugs Life, these ants work on creating their own mini community .

SPARKLING bright inside their box, it’s hard to believe these diamonds are made from the cremated remains of the deceased .

Marina Afonina, now 51, from Northampton, met Ioan Budea in 2006 .

A care worker who broke her spine after jumping from a window to escape a sex attack at the hands of a resident has called for tougher safety measures to protect care staff .

Puckering up for a kiss, an affectionate pair of owls share a smooch for Valentine's Day .