Some amazing people brought the most incredible pictures on their own bodies over the weekend at the Austrian peninsula of Pörtschach at the World Bodypainting Festival.

Featuring hundreds of artists, most wearing barely more than a layer of paint, the event saw the art brought to life with an explosion of colour and creativity. Bodypainting, airbrushing and UV effect workshops were also offered. 'Body Circus', a side event featuring fantasy costumes, extreme makeup and fantasy fashion was held at Pörtschach's castle Leonstain.

The event, in its 15th year, was attended by artists from more than 40 nations worldwide and saw Avatar-inspired outfits, jewelled headresses and lots and lots of bare flesh.

Kristina Elizarova (first picture below) is the new World Champion. The second place was taken by Magdalena O'Connor from New Zealand, the third place by Wolf Reicherter from Germany.