Ornate chandeliers and mahogany panelling give a glimpse into this abandoned building's former glory after it's been left to rot for the past decade. Grade Two listed building Silverlands Orphanage, in Surrey, once a bustling orphanage housing 60 children now has paint peeling from its mouldy walls and boarded up windows. Hampshire urban explorer couple Tim Barber, 31, and Stacey Louise, 21, took these eerie photographs during a visit to the unnerving building. ‘I wanted to photograph an abandoned orphanage because of the idea behind it,’ said online blogger Stacey.
A quiet Himalayan mountain village springs to life for a colourful Buddhist festival designed to expel evil spirits and bring happiness .
THIS BIGFOOT 'Jesus bird' may look silly, but he's perfectly designed for walking on water .
While often referred to as the kings of the jungle, gorillas - for all their might - are notorious hydrophobes .
SOARING through the air, this is the moment a hungry tawny owl arrives home with dinner .
Clinging on to their furry backs, mischievous monkeys appeared to enjoy the free transport as they rode around on a perturbed Capybara .
These photographs of extreme weather capture storms furiously rolling across the sky above America .
Primed and ready for action, this collection of striking images from the battlefield could be mistaken for authentic photos taking during World War II .
FROM THE world famous Girl with a Pearl Earring painting to a jaguar in the grass, these incredible drawings are created from coloured ballpoint pens .
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Throwing their arms up in the air, these energetic squirrels play a game of ball with a walnut .
A lazy otter finds the ideal spot to soak up the sun and sleep off his lunch .
These are the faces of orphans suffering from the horrifying effects of chemical warfare .