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.
A DETERMINED great blue heron holds on tightly to its prey as the furry gopher attempts to wriggle free .
Jostling their quills into the noses of some unlucky cubs, this is the moment two feisty porcupines ALMOST defeat a pride of seven lions .
This cheeky chappie is getting into all kinds of monkey business as he enjoys cooling off on a scorching hot day .
POWERFUL bolts of lightning illuminate the night sky in an incredible autumn storm over the Sardinian coastline .
Fishermen in Myanmar have perfected an unusual fishing technique by carefully balancing on one leg .
A curious red squirrel takes a break from collecting nuts and tries her hand at photography .
AT 4,800 metres high and just three metres wide, this is the most dangerous road in the world .
This cheeky macaque gets up close and personal as he examines the dental hygiene of his fellow primate .
ALL IS not as it seems in these deceptive cityscapes .
BLOWING bubbles underwater, this adorable polar bear slides into his tank for a playful dip .
SQUEEZING their furry faces through a hole in a tree, a trio of curious baby squirrels leave their nest for the first time to explore their surroundings .