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
THESE kingfishers prove no rod is needed as they go fishing for their dinner .
FISTS fly as two gorillas take each other on in a dramatic battle .
A lively lemon shark grins into the camera and showcases his impressive teeth .
Surveying its surroundings, a tiny harvest mouse climbs the stem of a dandelion .
The claws come out at meal time as a group of white tailed eagles brawl over road-kill .
A fox takes a tumble and lands on his head when he tries to fend off a pair of eagles in Japan .
WEARING tiny Christmas accessories, these adorable babies get into the spirit of the season .
THROWING himself off 1,100ft bridges in a wheelchair, this is the PARALYSED base jumper who knows no fear .
SAILING peacefully across a river in the early morning light, a fisherman in China keeps a 1000 year old tradition alive .
A curious red squirrel takes a break from collecting nuts and tries her hand at photography .
With stunning scenery and otherworldly vistas, Iceland’s rural beauty is inescapable – especially for Hollywood .
