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.
THESE kaleidoscopic-like photographs capture England’s churches and cathedrals in all their glory .
Pouncing down on top of his twin brother, these two snow leopard cubs practice their kung-fu moves .
MOUTH OPEN wide, this little stoat appears to be in mid-song as he belts out a tune for his onlookers .
This longhorn beetle demon-strates a dark side as it looks just like the devil .
CONTRASTING settings reveal some of England’s most beautiful landscapes in all their glory .
A BIKINI swim with jellyfish sounds like the most painful past-time on the planet .
Like a scene from a fairytale, THOUSANDS of fireflies create an enchanting glow as they dance in a forest .
OFFERING a glimpse into the past, a mash-up of old and new photographs show how the world’s biggest cities have changed .
SITTING quietly at the edge of the lake, these two baby bears watch and learn as the adults hunt for fish .
A lively lemon shark grins into the camera and showcases his impressive teeth .