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.
The day finished with an award ceremony for the winners with evening entertainment from the Leogang Music Band on their 135th anniversary.
Participant Norbert Topf from Austria displayed his extravagant facial hair with eight looping spirals
On the nose: Andreas Pelowski from Germany defied gravity with his huge moustache
Star of the show: Hans Peter Weis from Germany showed off his star shaped pointed beard
Christian Feicht from Germany displayed his moustache and beard with some impressive twists and loops
Hat trick: Gert Bauer from Germany paired his sharp facial hair with a quirky hat to match the look
Ronny Coosemans from Belgium wore a crown alongside his large looped beard
Uwe Hohmall from Germany poses with two sets of glasses with a beard diverging in two directions
Splitting hairs: A jury evaluates participants during the European Beard Championship in Leogang, Austria
Gone loopy: Wilfried Barrial from France opted for a selection of circles amongst his facial hair
A competitor showed off his long white beard and wide moustache at the championship
Two men go face to face as they show off their long beards at the gym in Leogang
Roland Schartner and Thomas Grundner from Austria pose in colourful attire
A man tips his top hat to another competitor as they arrive at the competition earlier today
