With an abandoned tricycle sitting in an empty corridor, this derelict but once grand mansion could be the setting for The Shining. Just like the bike used by Timmy at The Overlook Hotel in Stanley Kubrick’s cinematic adaption of Stephen King’s novel, the images exudes an unnerving dread. The tenants at the Round Mansion in west Belgium are long gone, but the bedrooms are still occupied by expensive furniture and ornaments. These eerie photographs were captured by London urban explorer Andre Govia, 37, after he decided to start documenting his love of abandoned buildings.
SAT ON top of a Brazilian turtle’s head, this little ladybird looks content as he studies his environment from a new height .
SNUGGLED up in the hay away from the elements, this adorable hoglet has sought solace with a familiar friend .
An adorable black bear cub struggles to find the perfect spot for an afternoon nap as he wriggles around on the branch of a maple tree .
IN a galaxy not so far away lies a magical display of lights that could be the latest image from NASA .
A DETERMINED great blue heron holds on tightly to its prey as the furry gopher attempts to wriggle free .
FINALLY catching a meal, a pair of great white egrets fight over their dinner .
A puppy bit off more than he could chew when he stole a six inch Chinese spare rib from his owner and swallowed it WHOLE, Cheeky Staffordshire bull terrier Rossi had his life SPARED when he underwent a life-saving operation to remove the bone from his stomach after swiping part of the takeaway meal .
PERCHING on top of a gate, this young barn swallow waits patiently for his mum to return with dinner .
An Italian photographer travelled to northern India where he visited poverty stricken suburbs and captured ordinary people in a series of intimate and expressive portraits .
A hungry hippo is seconds away from catching a bird in its gigantic jaws .
THIS DANGER-mad female pensioner could be the oldest Brit to cage dive with CROCODILES .
Full of tired and busy commuters, these underground stations are rarely admired for their architecture or beauty .