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
LEAF-ing much to the imagination, this camera trickery is blooming marvellous .
With their guts spewing and eyes hanging out, these are the cuddly toys children might be reluctant to curl up to .
With one hand rested on his belly and the other propping his head up, this lazy lizard takes an afternoon break .
WEARING tiny Christmas accessories, these adorable babies get into the spirit of the season .
LIKE A living balloon this baitball of sardines is ready to burst when threatened by a pointy nosed sailfish .
An osprey soars through the air at 30 miles per hour before swooping down to catch its prey from a lake .
A TEN-THOUSAND square foot wide Avatar-style grove is such a beauty it will leave you feeling VINE .
A striped marlin means business as it spots lunch and spears a small fish .
The beds are consumed by moss instead of customers at this abandoned hotel .
YOU’VE heard of the northern lights now feast your eyes on the natural wonder of the SOUTHERN lights .
WONDERS of the world have been transformed into their mini-versions in a seven-year round the world adventure .
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 .