FULL of empty patient beds and stained bathtubs, this abandoned hospital lies forgotten. St. Gerard's Hospital in Birmingham, which was once used to save lives and treat the deadly disease tuberculosis, has now been left to rot - along with everything inside. These eerie photographs were captured by an urban explorer known as Urbex-SW, who took up photography after becoming intrigued by the abandoned contents of the derelict houses close to his childhood home. 'These photographs show the hospital as it was when it was abandoned back in 1988,' says Urban-SW.
FLOATING effortlessly on his back, this little otter laps up a rare glimmer of English spring sunshine .
A Brit photographer has captured one of the world's most camera-shy species of fish - during a game of underwater peek-a-boo .
Leaping out of the ocean, a group of gentoo penguins fly through the air before landing safely on an iceberg .
PUSHING the diver out of his way, this little sea turtle shows he’s not in the mood for photographs .
FROM A mini table and chairs to a detailed violin, it’s hard to believe these incredible sculptures are all carved into the nib of PENCILS .
This tranquil setting stretches for miles as the sun sets behind the mountain .
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From squids to Star Wars, these flipping marvellous creations are pancake portraits .
A makeup artist from the West Midlands magically transforms herself into famous cartoon characters using body paint .
FROM KISSING an alligator on the nose to walking over broken glass, this fearless daredevil is a real life female JACKASS .
An osprey soars through the air at 30 miles per hour before swooping down to catch its prey from a lake .
SLEEPING within touching distance of wild African animals might not be everyone's idea of a relaxing break .