Competitors from across Europe have gathered in Austria to take part in the European Beard Championships.
Men bearing their bizarre beards and marvelous mustaches met at a gym in Leogang in a competition which literally put the competitors face-to-face.
Some of the contestants defied gravity with their impressively groomed hair, weaving it into impressive shapes and sizes.
Others opted for sheer length with their beards almost covering their shirts in, taking years neglecting their razors.
Categories included an asessment of moustaches, before an evaluation of chins and cheeks before a evaluation of full beards at aroumd 3pm.
