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
An adorable little squirrel wakes from a nap and pops out his tongue for the camera .
Swirling water and sand create amazing aerial images of river deltas across Iceland .
These are the faces of orphans suffering from the horrifying effects of chemical warfare .
A northern potoo shows it is a master of disguise as it perches on a tree stump and blends into the bark .
THEIR gnarling teeth at the ready, these two baboons fight it out for the last piece of fruit .
A brave praying mantis makes an unusual friend in an Oriental garden lizard .
Families in an Indian slum put their lives on the line by living on top of an ACTIVE railway track .
WELCOME to the Temple of Zoom where you can “experience” sliding down a Mayan temple into shark infested waters .
A frilled lizard appears to be belting out a tune as it sits in a tree with its mouth open wide .
PICKING up a tiny tea-pot with its paws, a little red squirrel struggles to prepare its morning tea .
WIDE EYED with a huge smile across her face, this little elephant is a picture of happiness .
