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
STARING intently into the camera, a polar bear appears to be lost in thought while relaxing in the snow .
ROLLING across a 65-metre-high viaduct in the Alps, the red carriages of the Bernina Express add a splash of colour to the spectacular snow-covered Swiss surroundings .
OFFERING a glimpse into the past, a mash-up of old and new photographs show how the world’s biggest cities have changed .
SITTING on a burning sofa unable to move, one man turns his terrifying dreams into reality .
A luxury caravan with a price tag of ONE MILLION DOLLARS is due to hit the road later this year .
With blue waves tumbling over them, these surfers glide underneath a tunnel of water .
BURSTING from the water, a beautiful but deadly Sumatran tiger jumps for food in an Indonesian zoo .
Fishermen in Myanmar have perfected an unusual fishing technique by carefully balancing on one leg .
EXPERTLY camouflaged, this clever panther chameleon knows how to catch its prey by surprise .
If you tune into primetime coverage of the 2012 Olympic Games, you’re most likely going to see London’s new Aquatic Center from many angles as athletes from all around the globe compete for the top spot on the podium .
HUDDLING under a leaf, a pair of adorable Javan scops owls take shelter from the rain .