18 photos where nature has reclaimed its rights
Nature nurtures us, but it will immediately take over if an object or building is abandoned.
We use what nature provides to build homes, bridges, railroads... The list is pretty much endless. But when the day comes that these structures find themselves deserted, nature will slowly but surely take back possession of what belongs to it.
Here are 18 photos that remind us of the force of Mother Nature.
1. Rollercoasters are perfect for climbing plants
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2. An early 20th century gold mine in Colorado
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3. When a drifting helmet becomes a home for goose barnacles
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4. Dating from the steam engine era
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5. An abandoned house in England gets invaded
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6. A military complex blends into the woods
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7. A ghost town in Dubai only accessible by 4-wheel drive
8. When ivy covers an abandoned church
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9. A wartime bunker in Norway
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10. An abandoned town where trees are sprouting on the roofs
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11. An abandoned out-of-town diner
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12. One upon a time this was a mini-golf course
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13. A piano becomes part of a riverbank
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14. An iron forge in Kentucky
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15. We wonder when this last toured the canal
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16. Abandoned in the middle of a forest
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17. A hydroelectric plant in Japan
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18. Guess the sheriff used to live here
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By Straker Julia
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Passionate about writing, I write articles on the subjects that I love. Creativity and Animals themes are my favorites!