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
WIDE EYED and staring straight down the lens of the camera, this intrigued seal is ready for his close up .
A BEAUTIFUL sight for the eyes and the imagination, these liquid sculptures take shape in many different colours and formations .
Fishermen in Myanmar have perfected an unusual fishing technique by carefully balancing on one leg .
WE’RE all familiar with the heart-wrenching pictures of dogs abandoned in animal shelters, but one photographer has found an innovative way of showcasing the pooch’s personality .
A carefree bear cub reclines in the water with his feet raised in the air .
IN THE not so MISTY MOUNTAINS of Wiltshire, there lies an abandoned hobbit house .
THEIR gnarling teeth at the ready, these two baboons fight it out for the last piece of fruit .
LINED up one by one on a deer’s back, these little birds give their wings a break as they catch a ride across London .
LIKE A living balloon this baitball of sardines is ready to burst when threatened by a pointy nosed sailfish .
