BEHIND the doors of this building, with its stacks of mattresses and discarded remains of wheelchairs, lies another victim of austerity cuts. Occupied by old bikes and dirt encrusted kitchen equipment, this former South Derbyshire care home was once a place of help and kindness but now all of those memories are covered in dust and completely forgotten. The sights inside this unnerving building were captured by Derbyshire photographer Toby Batchelor, 34, after his fascination with forgotten buildings led him into urban exploring.“These photographs capture the knock on effects of budget cuts, over population and a struggling system,” said Toby
THIS may look like a dolphin through jumping hoops, but it is in fact nothing more than a clever 3D pencil drawing .
Throwing a right hook as he launches onto his opponent with his gnarling teeth at the ready, this is the OTTER-LY ruthless showdown between two otters .
STARING eagerly into the camera, this little toad is full of curiosity .
From squids to Star Wars, these flipping marvellous creations are pancake portraits .
A SPECTACULAR array of stars fills the night sky as they soar over this active volcano .
SOME OF the sea’s most terrifying creatures show their softer side as they join a group of diners for lunch .
BEHIND the doors of this building, with its stacks of mattresses and discarded remains of wheelchairs, lies another victim of austerity cuts .
LYING flat out on his back, this little meerkat makes the most of the English sunshine .
STEPFORD wives from the 1950's and 60's are performing history's most sexist exercise programme .
LIKE SUPERMAN carrying a slimy Lois Lane through the air this frog is treating its mate to a flying lesson .
GETTING behind the camera, this monkey practices his photography skills on his friends .
Sprawled out on top of a log, this sleeping leopard takes a relaxing break from his daily routine .