ADVERTISEMENT

We can think that we're leaving our mark on the Earth as much as we want, but it's only temporary. With time, Mother Nature reclaims its lost territories and there's not much we can do about it. Bored Panda has compiled a list of photos of abandoned places, cars and even entire towns that are losing their battles against disappearing because of the force of nature, and you don't have to be an urban explorer to be moved by them. "By the sweat of your brow, you will eat your food until you return to the ground since from it, you were taken; for dust, you are and to dust, you will return."

#1

Amazing Abandoned 13th Century Château Located In France

Amazing Abandoned 13th Century Château Located In France

In 1932 a fire broke out and caused devastating damage to the building and its contents. It has since been left to the elements.

digitalanthill Report

Ionescu Mihaela
Community Member
6 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

It's so beautiful! Why abandon it? :(

Catlady6000
Community Member
6 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

You're talking literally millions to rebuild it. If I ever win the lottery.......

Load More Replies...
BusLady
Community Member
6 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

"Comes with swimming pool." That's always a great selling point.

NanZ
Community Member
6 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

So sad that something so majestic is in this condition. Every time I see castles I wish I could expl

Id row
Community Member
6 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

The effort and man hours that went into building that must have been beyond our comprehension. Such a shame to let it go to rot like that.

Kenny Kulbiski
Community Member
6 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I'd normally be biased towards nature but in this case maybe not.

Isabelle
Community Member
6 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

This castle is called château de la Motte-Chandeniers, located in the Vienne french department. Thousands anonymous on internet launched a community financing campaign to buy it, targeting 500 K euros.. The website in charged of the campaign is called Dartagnan's.fr. Here is the website of the chateau : https://mothe-chandeniers.com/fr/

Catlady6000
Community Member
6 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Wish someone would invest and rebuild. This would make a fantastic luxury hotel

Isabelle
Community Member
6 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

If you wish to know, see my 1st comment below. It's being restored at the moment.

Load More Replies...
View more comments

If you're into these cool photos, you should consider watching shows like History Channel's The Life After People which have comprehensive timelines of collapses detailing what would happen if humans suddenly disappeared from the face of the earth.

RELATED:
    #2

    Someone Added Googley Eyes To This Tree Consuming A Bridge

    Someone Added Googley Eyes To This Tree Consuming A Bridge

    pendingperil Report

    DaVo
    Community Member
    6 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Reminds me of Nepomuk from 'Hallo Spencer'.

    Monika Soffronow
    Community Member
    6 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    These are the best-placed eyes ever! LOL, what an expression.

    Kjorn
    Community Member
    6 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    makes me think of the Labyrinth door knocker

    cunningdiplomat19644
    Community Member
    6 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    labirynth (1986) movie and in the movie the door knockers?

    Load More Replies...
    Small Fish
    Community Member
    6 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Looks like the Cookie Monster changed his diet

    Jessica Temple
    Community Member
    6 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    we have a neighbor here who parked his bike against a tree about 40 years ago, and the tree grew around it, makes it look like the bike way 'shot' into the tree! super cool

    View more comments

    The BBC (with scientific advice from Dr. Philip Wheeler, OU.) has entertained the thought about natural forces as well. Within just days, the electricity grid fails as supplies run out. There's nobody to override the power stations' failsafe mechanisms, too.

    ADVERTISEMENT
    #3

    Abandoned House, Norway Style

    Abandoned House, Norway Style

    iam4real Report

    Sivi
    Community Member
    6 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Drive by it every summer when we are on vacation and I am still surprise that it still stand to this day. Yes I can confirm it was still standing when traveling by it last month.

    Chacolby
    Community Member
    6 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    The trees seem to be growing on top of the house Or maybe through, either way such could make a good and odd painting.

    BusLady
    Community Member
    6 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Well, you would never have to buy a Christmas tree again.

    Valereee
    Community Member
    6 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Now that IS nature taking back what was rightly hers !!!

    Dianna
    Community Member
    6 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    It's a pine roof. They just skipped the cutting down & milling part.

    tuzdayschild
    Community Member
    6 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Is this the Shire? Where's Bilbo?

    View more comments

    Within a week, the subways built under the water table flood. To put things into perspective, the 47 million liters ( 12.4M gallons) of water that was pumped out of the London Underground every day inundates tunnels. Without heating and air conditioning, mold takes over surfaces in homes and offices. Other plants begin taking over abandoned homes as different species compete for space.

    #4

    An Abandoned Church In France

    An Abandoned Church In France

    Quentin Chabrot Report

    Luis Milian
    Community Member
    6 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    this looks like a fairy will fly by if you wait long enough

    Anne
    Community Member
    6 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I would love to restore this building and live in it

    Sherri Steinert-Brown
    Community Member
    6 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    It's so beautiful it's a shame it's been abandoned

    Simone-Catherine O’Riordan
    Community Member
    6 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Would be a stunning place for a wedding cleaned up a little leave all the nature just remove rubbish and rubble, a few fairy lights, chairs and some flowers, where I would love to get married some day

    Suzieq
    Community Member
    6 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Imagine it in winter with snow and icicles!

    Zelda Blue
    Community Member
    6 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    This building must have been beautiful before, its so sad that wasn't restored.

    Cyd Charisse
    Community Member
    6 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I so want to divorce my husband so I can marry him all over again here! This would be a glorious wedding site!

    Mary Rose Kent
    Community Member
    6 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    You don’t have to divorce—just renew your vows on a major anniversary and then throw a big party for family and close friends who’ve known you both for the entire time (or 10 years, or whatever parameters works for you).

    Load More Replies...
    Id row
    Community Member
    6 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Why do countries let this happen? Give the property away, just have a clause that it must be maintained. It's so important to preserve this kind of amazing historical architecture.

    LSR
    Community Member
    6 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    This is how every stupid church should end.

    View more comments
    ADVERTISEMENT

    Eventually, the lines between city and countryside get blurred. Windows fall out of rotten frames and nature's reclaiming of towns and cities would more and more evident. Meanwhile, farmland gets covered by scrub and trees.

    ADVERTISEMENT

    But scattered on the surface, some things will never degrade. Metals corrode, plastics start breaking down and dispersing, but stainless steel pans, stranded granite worktops, and billions of car tires remain.

    #5

    Statue Of Buddha Being Reclaimed By Mangrove Forest

    Statue Of Buddha Being Reclaimed By Mangrove Forest

    Fire_Bucket Report

    Jessica Temple
    Community Member
    6 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    that is cool :) giving Buddha a hug

    Bukky Olaneye
    Community Member
    6 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Imagine seeing this physically at night, scary and darkly formidable

    manowce
    Community Member
    6 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    it's not mangrove, it's banyan, this particular thing you can see in Wat Mahathat temple in Ayutthaya, Thailand.

    Kim Lorton
    Community Member
    6 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    An eternal hug from the universe.. what was once, will be so again.

    Isabelle
    Community Member
    6 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Says so much : Struggle for life and rest in peace.

    View more comments

    Nuclear facilities fail. Some explode, unleashing an enormous amount of radiation onto the local ecosystem causing many animals to die. The radiation makes others mutate, creating new evolutionary lines. In a way, it's kind of soothing to know that the universe would carry on even without us, isn't it?

    #6

    Trees Sprouted On Top Of Abandoned Chimneys

    Trees Sprouted On Top Of Abandoned Chimneys

    lorrenzo Report

    Ronel Baldrez Jr.
    Community Member
    6 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    The tree's found a good armor against loggers..

    Martha Meyer
    Community Member
    6 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    What do you mean by “palm trees don't grow here“! Obviously they do!

    Ashley Wright
    Community Member
    6 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Mother Nature has a sense of humor.

    Id row
    Community Member
    6 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    This looks like an apocalyptic movie setting.

    David Redman
    Community Member
    6 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    The view is great and on a clear day we can see forever.

    Norsman
    Community Member
    6 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Now that’s a treehouse!!!

    View more comments
    ADVERTISEMENT
    #7

    The Desert Reclaiming Territories In Namibia. Now A Ghost Town, Kolmanskop Was Once An Oasis Where Miners Lived

    The Desert Reclaiming Territories In Namibia. Now A Ghost Town, Kolmanskop Was Once An Oasis Where Miners Lived

    meminaltan Report

    The Girl on Fire
    Community Member
    6 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    This reminds me of a dream scene in a movie

    Zori the degu
    Community Member
    6 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Actually, this is no good. It's another proof that the desert is expanding. Scientists are worried that in less than half a century, there may be more deserts than anything else on land. It's at least partly due to human activity.

    Ola Polowczyk
    Community Member
    6 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Well, we start getting what we deserve for destroying the planet.

    Load More Replies...
    Stephen Roberts
    Community Member
    6 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    The room at the end of Tarkovsky's film, Stalker

    Sander Vermeer
    Community Member
    6 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Looks like a level from The Beginner's Guide

    Minnie-me
    Community Member
    6 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    reminds me of "Eternal Sunshine of the Spotless Mind."

    Sean Cliffe
    Community Member
    6 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    It looks like the dust district from dishonored 2

    View more comments
    #8

    I Saw A Tree Eating A Stop Sign

    I Saw A Tree Eating A Stop Sign

    gravityisweak Report

    The Cute Cat
    Community Member
    6 years ago (edited) Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    The sign even already say 'STOP' and 'NO' but the tree is just haven't enough.. Beware of it..

    Daria B
    Community Member
    6 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Groot needing some iron supplies. Being anemic sucks.

    DaVo
    Community Member
    6 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Looks more like it's giving birth to the sign...

    Toujin C'Thlu
    Community Member
    6 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    A lesser-known relative of the Kite-Eating Tree

    View more comments
    ADVERTISEMENT
    #9

    Abandoned Apartment Building Being Claimed By The Sea In The Former Fishing Village Of Kirovsky, Russia

    Abandoned Apartment Building Being Claimed By The Sea In The Former Fishing Village Of Kirovsky, Russia

    Report

    Peta_C
    Community Member
    6 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Incredible! Reminds me of 'Inception'

    Mark
    Community Member
    6 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Looks a bit like a Jawa Sandcrawler :)

    Agfox
    Community Member
    6 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Unbelievable property with incredible ocean views. Get in quick, it won't last long at this price (or at any other, for that matter)

    Samantha Comerford
    Community Member
    6 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Why don’t they just knock it down and clear up the mess afterwards, it’s a monstrosity

    jevais
    Community Member
    6 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Looks like a A painting done by Dali

    Jenny Bryl
    Community Member
    6 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    incredible, and kind of creepy

    View more comments
    #10

    Scola Tower, Liguria, Italy

    Scola Tower, Liguria, Italy

    PlusFeeds Report

    Terri Zagst
    Community Member
    6 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Looks like we are all going to have to play rock paper scissors for this.

    Load More Replies...
    Wyndmere
    Community Member
    6 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    And paddle. Belongs to the guy in the red swim suit on the top walkway.

    Load More Replies...
    BusLady
    Community Member
    6 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    The tiny person gives you perspective. I see they got there by kayak.

    Kelleven
    Community Member
    6 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Almost looks like a crime scene. (I know it's not) There's the person on top floor and what looks like a splat mark below them from pushing someone off the top floor.

    Jeff Pressman
    Community Member
    4 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I saw that in September. Was wondering what the story was. Now I know....sort of.

    Chacolby
    Community Member
    6 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Whereabouts of when rain or cold weather conditions would make a being think about a roof?

    View more comments
    ADVERTISEMENT
    #11

    Trees Grow Inside The Hull Of A Sunken Ship

    Trees Grow Inside The Hull Of A Sunken Ship

    sheenhai Report

    Ankita Pattanayak
    Community Member
    6 years ago (edited) Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    This is a chance the trees would not have got otherwise.Finally, humans helping nature!!

    Kristy P
    Community Member
    6 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Not this pic, but related... They have been purposely sinking ships to recreate reefs in part of the world:-) Gives barnacles, etc something to build off of!

    Load More Replies...
    jevais
    Community Member
    6 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    This is so beautiful.

    Chacolby
    Community Member
    6 years ago (edited) Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    But How? Did the ship have plants or were they a person's little trees left behind? Questions... Or is this photosynthetic

    David Stigall
    Community Member
    6 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    i wonder if the ship was carrying green lumber?

    Keisha Washington
    Community Member
    6 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I dare say that the ship before sinking tried wrapping itself around the trees to stay afloat. Trees 1 and sunken ship 0

    Jewels
    Community Member
    6 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    What a great photograph!

    View more comments
    #12

    Abandoned Bike Reclaimed By Ivy

    Abandoned Bike Reclaimed By Ivy

    martez89 Report

    Pan Narrans
    Community Member
    6 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    As this is in The Netherlands it's probably an art project. Your bike would have been stolen before ivy had a chance to take hold.

    What's In Your Head?
    Community Member
    6 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Not to mention the fact that the authorities would put a label on it after a short while, and remove the bike if the label is still there after two weeks. XD Nothing ever gets the chance to age here. My dad calls this country Legoland. He is right.

    Load More Replies...
    Evil Little Thing
    Community Member
    6 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Here in New Orleans bikes don't even have to be abandoned to be reclaimed by nature. You look away for a couple minutes and the ivy attacks.

    BusLady
    Community Member
    6 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Poor bike. Looks like the owner gave up on their exercise routine.

    Ronel Baldrez Jr.
    Community Member
    6 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Abandoned bike used by snipers for camouflage..

    Daniele Giuffrida
    Community Member
    6 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    It looks like nature showing the middle finger 😂

    jenjie.newt
    Community Member
    6 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    If only you could ride it like that!

    Monika Soffronow
    Community Member
    6 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Nice decoration idea for a garden or roadside

    View more comments
    ADVERTISEMENT
    #13

    Destined To Be Green. Abandoned Escalator

    Destined To Be Green. Abandoned Escalator

    espinas3 Report

    Peta_C
    Community Member
    6 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Very post apocalyptic.

    Helen Haley
    Community Member
    6 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    If there really were a stairway to heaven, this is what it would look like.

    jevais
    Community Member
    6 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    A perfect place to take wedding photos. It's so romantic.

    mcsa student
    Community Member
    6 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    actually this is just really pretty

    Ellie Ragsdale
    Community Member
    6 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Holy cow. Am I the only one who'd love to go there and walk up the escalator and feel like a Disney princess exploring?

    View more comments
    #14

    Mother Nature Is Calling. Somewhere In China

    Mother Nature Is Calling. Somewhere In China

    youknowcyc Report

    What's In Your Head?
    Community Member
    6 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    This would be an amazing picture if it wasn't for the "look at me being dramatic" Instagram girl... Too bad.

    BusLady
    Community Member
    6 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    People have reclaimed old RR cars like this and made them into tiny homes. Looks like someone may have made a home here at some point in the past. Oh, the stories in my head.

    tuzdayschild
    Community Member
    6 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Girl, don't you walk through that door!

    Kjorn
    Community Member
    6 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    this is the entrance of the level 7 dungeon of the new zelda

    Tifferooski
    Community Member
    6 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    The train the Rugrats first movie.

    Chad Kook
    Community Member
    6 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    like something out of an anime

    View more comments
    ADVERTISEMENT
    #15

    This Tree Grew Over A Grave Stone And Took The Cross With It

    This Tree Grew Over A Grave Stone And Took The Cross With It

    Arco_Sonata Report

    Kaisu
    Community Member
    6 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    This is really awesome!

    PyroarRanger
    Community Member
    6 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    It's like a visual representation of how when we die, we decompose, and become one with nature and the god(s) up above (if you believe in god[s])

    Load More Replies...
    Jason Moore
    Community Member
    6 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I'm sure the roots have moved the casket and body all over the place

    Jessica Temple
    Community Member
    6 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    my aunt would love if a tree did this to her grave someday! She LOVES trees and has even considered being cremated and then planted with a tree somewhere amazing.

    Shirley Heyn
    Community Member
    6 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Just think what the roots did to the coffin. . .

    Kim Bush
    Community Member
    6 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Imagine how long it took for this to happen

    Maggie Collins
    Community Member
    6 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Life will always find a way (in nature).

    Satafrika
    Community Member
    6 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I love this. I would like to be a tree one day

    View more comments
    #16

    Shrine In Japan

    Shrine In Japan

    98naykkan Report

    Daniele Giuffrida
    Community Member
    6 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    They look like the mini trolls from frost.

    Momo Skarsgård
    Community Member
    6 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    This picture doesn't give it justice!! It's much more beautiful from other angles!!

    Kevin Camp
    Community Member
    6 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I bet this one remains because people touch it daily and that keeps the moss from consuming it.

    Small Fish
    Community Member
    6 years ago (edited) Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    The stone trolls from frozen

    Wyndmere
    Community Member
    6 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Some of those guys have really let themselves go.

    Dianna
    Community Member
    6 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Must have used anti-ChiaPet conditioner to achieve this look. I like it!

    Marnee DeRider
    Community Member
    6 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    All that effort to create this was wasted on religion when it could have gone to the well-being of the people. Love and care for your gods more than your children, family, and neighbors...that's the definition of being devout for many people.

    Ashley Wright
    Community Member
    6 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Looks like photographer wiped moss off head, then took picture

    View more comments
    ADVERTISEMENT
    #17

    Abandoned Asylum In Italy That Has Been Touched By Bob Ross

    Abandoned Asylum In Italy That Has Been Touched By Bob Ross

    urbex_sno Report

    A panda
    Community Member
    6 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    And some street artists on the left😂

    Robert Robi Z
    Community Member
    6 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    For a moment I thought it was a painting. It would certainly make a great one (minus the blots on the left)

    jevais
    Community Member
    6 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    This is not street art. Just scribbles on the wall.

    maria albekoglu
    Community Member
    6 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Speaking for the global community... who is this Bob Ross?

    D. Johnson
    Community Member
    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Oh dear, hope you were introduced to him in the two years since you made this comment. He's a legend in the art world. An artist and art instructor with one of the gentlest souls there ever was. He would have called this a "happy accident".

    Load More Replies...
    Ashley Wright
    Community Member
    6 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Should read, “Abandoned Asylum In Italy That Has Been Touched UP By Bob Ross”

    Lilli
    Community Member
    6 years ago

    This comment is hidden. Click here to view.

    ooooo touched by Bob Ross you say? well that totally makes it cool! (sarcastic)

    View more comments
    #18

    Abandoned Stone Cottage. Sneem/Kenmare, Ireland

    Abandoned Stone Cottage. Sneem/Kenmare, Ireland

    ethan_kahn Report

    J L
    Community Member
    6 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    You find these all over Ireland. Most are famine era. Either the people died, left for the cities or left the country. Ireland can feel crowded, tourists everywhere and better roads connecting the whole country and hundreds of thousands me people with the recent immigration but there still less people living here that there was before the famine.

    BusLady
    Community Member
    6 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    The leprechauns have to live somewhere.

    Louise Brigance
    Community Member
    6 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    No I wouldn't say it was abandon. The tree's look pretty much at home there! Probably their space to begin with.

    Ashley Wright
    Community Member
    6 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Think of the hands that built this little cottage— stone by stone by stone.

    Liz Mosby
    Community Member
    6 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Ireland just seems like one of the most magical places ever.

    Nicky OldfieldDesciple
    Community Member
    6 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I live in the Sligo countryside here in Ireland and there are many cottages like that where I live. A lot of them were abandoned after the famine or by families who immigrated to find work. Here is one I took a photo of one summer morning. SAM_1171-5...c80286.jpg SAM_1171-5d35d16c80286.jpg

    Nicky OldfieldDesciple
    Community Member
    6 years ago

    This comment has been deleted.

    María Hermida
    Community Member
    6 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Unfortunately, there are hundreds like this here in the north of Spain. They are beautiful, but they mean that the rural areas are being abandoned and the little villages are disappearing.

    View more comments
    ADVERTISEMENT
    #19

    Earth Slowly Reclaiming An Abandoned Boat - SS City Of Adelaide, Wrecked Off The Coast Of Magnetic Island, Australia

    Earth Slowly Reclaiming An Abandoned Boat - SS City Of Adelaide, Wrecked Off The Coast Of Magnetic Island, Australia

    Report

    Luis Milian
    Community Member
    6 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    imagine all the creatures that now reside in there. a new world

    Woets
    Community Member
    6 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I would guess all kinds of Nope creatures, since it is Australia

    Load More Replies...
    tuzdayschild
    Community Member
    6 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Arial and Flounder hang out there all the time.

    BusLady
    Community Member
    6 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    This one got a lot more bird poop, apparently.

    Wyndmere
    Community Member
    6 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Eventually the ocean will reclaim the trees.

    Anita Holleufer
    Community Member
    6 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    The ones that grow out of water like that kill me. It’s odd because they are land trees, not the kind of plant that would grow in the ocean.

    Kanishka Rajawansha
    Community Member
    6 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Magnetic Island? I want to know the story behind that..

    Samantha Comerford
    Community Member
    6 years ago

    This comment is hidden. Click here to view.

    Shame on that government for not cleaning this mess up.

    Happiness is Hippo
    Community Member
    6 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Boats are sometimes deliberately sunk in order to create new reefs in the ocean, because they provide shelter for lots of small fish, corals and other creatures. As long as no oil or fuels remain, these are actually a good thing for the environment.

    Load More Replies...
    View more comments
    #20

    A Barn Claimed By Kudzu In Tennessee

    A Barn Claimed By Kudzu In Tennessee

    Report

    spirit wolf
    Community Member
    6 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    This is such a common sight in rural Tennessee, that thing grows at lightning speed.

    Viki Banaszak
    Community Member
    6 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Best keep a moving if you go there or the stuff will gobble you up. Sleep in a different state!

    Load More Replies...
    Toujin C'Thlu
    Community Member
    6 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I can see why kudzu is seen as a threat

    Evil Little Thing
    Community Member
    6 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Plot twist- it's not abandoned, the inhabitants just slept in that morning.

    Monika Soffronow
    Community Member
    6 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Kudzu? OK. "Kudzu (/ˈkʊdzuː/; also called Japanese arrowroot) They are climbing, coiling, and trailing perennial vines native to much of eastern Asia, Southeast Asia, and some Pacific islands." "Kudzu is an invasive plant species in the United States. Its introduction has produced devastating environmental consequences.[1] This has earned it the nickname, "The vine that ate the South". Kudzu's primary method of reproduction is asexual vegetative spread (cloning) which is aided by the ability to root wherever a stem is exposed to soil.In the 135 years since its introduction, kudzu has spread over three million hectares (ha) of the southern United States, and continues to 'consume' the south at an estimated rate of 50,000 hectares (120,000 acres) per year, destroying power lines, buildings, and native vegetation in its path.[19] This claim, however, was disputed in 2015 with the United States Forest Service estimating an increase of 2,500 acres (1,000 ha) per year." (Wiki) Impressive!

    BusLady
    Community Member
    6 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Sounds like the cancer of plant life. Scary.

    Load More Replies...
    Keisha Washington
    Community Member
    6 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Plot twist... It's not a barn but a tent full of campers that overslept. Kudzu grows that fast

    BrokenAngel
    Community Member
    6 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I live in Tennessee and kudzu isn't a native plant that was introduced on interstates to cut down on mowing costs. It's impossible to get rid of now and it's so invasive that it's choking all of the beautiful native flora out. I hate the stuff!! Now, decades later, they spent millions of dollars trying to kill it off. That's cheap bureaucrats for ya!

    Kathy Baylis
    Community Member
    6 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I was told it was brought in as ground cover to help with erosion. Imagine how much better life would be if it had never been imported. How stupid we were.

    Load More Replies...
    Michelle Line
    Community Member
    6 years ago (edited) Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I used to go climbing in Red River Gorge, KY, and the Kudzo is out of control! The only animal, from what I understand, that will eat Kudzu are goats.

    Rcatheron
    Community Member
    6 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    They should bring in millions of goats. Kudzu is literally taking over TN, MS, NC.

    Load More Replies...
    Randomcthulu
    Community Member
    6 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Kudzu can grow 2-3 feet a day, which made me laugh at the Walking Dead, Atlanta would be buried in weeks without the crews that work 24/7 to cut this plant back.

    ilikeplants
    Community Member
    6 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    My kids used to call these areas "snake lakes", because the way it grows and takes over the other plants and structures is always so oddly smooth and rounded, like water. Also, they knew how much snakes love to hide in kudzu.

    Jo Johannsen
    Community Member
    6 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Triffids ain't got nuthin' on kudzu!

    View more comments
    ADVERTISEMENT
    #21

    Overgrown Roller Coaster

    Overgrown Roller Coaster

    RoyalKoala23 Report

    A panda
    Community Member
    6 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    The ride's gonna be adventurous

    Lilli
    Community Member
    6 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    they should put a sign there that says: Beware of branches that may smack your face!

    Wendy Newton
    Community Member
    6 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Indianna Jones and the Lost Rollercoaster!

    Slune
    Community Member
    6 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Needs a new security check

    View more comments
    #22

    This Building Was Completely Overgrown By Ivy

    This Building Was Completely Overgrown By Ivy

    Autogegner Report

    The Cute Cat
    Community Member
    6 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Can it be called an Ivy League?

    Brian Leahy
    Community Member
    Premium
    6 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I fought the lawn - and the lawn won.

    Amanda Shaw
    Community Member
    6 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Clearly this community does not have an HOA.

    Ellie Ragsdale
    Community Member
    6 years ago (edited) Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    But the neighboring houses clearly cut away any ivy that grows onto them. Seriously, the other 2 are spotless! Edit: that's my favorite thing about this pic.

    Load More Replies...
    Louise B
    Community Member
    6 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I want to see a sitcom about ivy house family and neat house family next door. It practically writes itself...

    Ashley Wright
    Community Member
    6 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Gross. Think of all the rats, bugs, and other vermin living in that ivy mess.

    BusLady
    Community Member
    6 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    That's what happens when you can't afford a good gardener.

    Louise Brigance
    Community Member
    6 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    It must have been abandon for some time. Apparently one on was concerned about it. I'd be some what worried about the critters that would take up residence there.

    Jennifer Crompton
    Community Member
    6 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Wonder where this is? It's surprising that the city would allow this to happen. It looks like a nice community

    Kelly Horrigan
    Community Member
    6 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    My Ants House. with Garage for Beetle

    View more comments
    ADVERTISEMENT
    #23

    Abandoned Railway Bridge In Czech Republic

    Abandoned Railway Bridge In Czech Republic

    JanSuchy Report

    Heather Moritz
    Community Member
    6 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    If you're talking about Alaska, I know what trestle you're talking about! It was fun hiking there in the winter lol

    Load More Replies...
    Dianna
    Community Member
    6 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Looks very much like the High Line did in Manhattan, before it was repurposed into a public park.

    Zaheen Muhammad
    Community Member
    6 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I've seen a similar bridge in Thenmala, Kerala (India). They reinstated the whole thing quite recently.

    Malwin Wellham
    Community Member
    6 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Guess nobody checks on Railway bridges in Czech Republic

    BusLady
    Community Member
    6 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Wow, this would be worth the hike.

    #24

    Just A Little Moss, It Will Buff Out

    Just A Little Moss, It Will Buff Out

    BreakingDed Report

    A panda
    Community Member
    6 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Mysterious van of adventures

    M.A.D.
    Community Member
    6 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    You mean the Mystery Machine? Zoinks!

    Load More Replies...
    David Redman
    Community Member
    6 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Stephen King ... start writing.

    Cyd Charisse
    Community Member
    6 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Part of the Dharma Initiative. I saw Hurley driving it on the other side of the island.

    Cyd Charisse
    Community Member
    6 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    It’d part of the Dharma initiative. Pretty sure I saw Hurley driving this on the other side of the island.

    A. Sherlocat
    Community Member
    6 years ago (edited) Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Roger "Work Man" 's final resting place. It was stacked full of beer, for some strange reason...

    Load More Replies...
    Iris
    Community Member
    6 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Dude, where's my car ??

    Robert Robi Z
    Community Member
    6 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    A suitable one for the children of flowers

    Mary Hayden
    Community Member
    6 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    The Lost Dharma Initiative van

    View more comments
    ADVERTISEMENT
    #25

    This Tree I Found Growing In An Old Silo

    This Tree I Found Growing In An Old Silo

    Ziell0s Report

    Niito
    Community Member
    6 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    It's stealing that rope on its way out

    NAS
    Community Member
    6 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    What an amazing shot!

    Ashley Wright
    Community Member
    6 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Only gets sun for such a short period of time.

    View more comments
    #26

    Mushrooms Growing Through The Floor!

    Mushrooms Growing Through The Floor!

    Seandonjuan Report

    A B C
    Community Member
    6 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Food that gets to your home by itself, nice!

    Daria B
    Community Member
    6 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Ohhhh These ones grow very fast and persistently that the building doesn't really need to be abandoned. In fact, it can grow in people's homes.

    GFSTaylor
    Community Member
    6 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I had brown fungi growing on a ceiling when my landlord failed to repair the roof. I got the council to serve an order on him to get the house fixed up.

    Ashley Wright
    Community Member
    6 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Some “floor.” Really “well-built” construction...

    Keisha Washington
    Community Member
    6 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    The boards being loose due to moisture the plants took the path of least resistance.

    Ashley Say Whaat?!?
    Community Member
    6 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Maybe a little antifungal cream will do the trick here?

    Slune
    Community Member
    6 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    It's art composition in white . Artist Humid de Mushroom

    View more comments
    ADVERTISEMENT
    #27

    I Found A Tree Growing Through Speed Limit Sign

    I Found A Tree Growing Through Speed Limit Sign

    Swingguitars Report

    Kaisu
    Community Member
    6 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    It's amazing how nature finds a way

    Slune
    Community Member
    6 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    The sign is exploded by joy!

    OTTER
    Community Member
    6 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    It too is taking its time

    Marnee DeRider
    Community Member
    6 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    The home-owners apparently don't care that taxes will have to pay for this eventually.

    Mary Rose Kent
    Community Member
    6 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Or maybe they don’t feel the need to personally pay for the mobile home park’s infrastructure.

    Load More Replies...
    Isabelle
    Community Member
    6 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Nowadays, trees have metal trunks.

    Robert Robi Z
    Community Member
    6 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    hopefully it isn't growing too fast

    View more comments
    #28

    Lost Road In WA

    Lost Road In WA

    Mightnotapply Report

    Kevin Camp
    Community Member
    6 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    We have many of those in Oklahoma. Especially where the Corps of Engineers have created reservoirs and swallowed up hundreds of small communities. Roads that disappear into a lake is common place here. There are dozens of small towns in Oklahoma that were relocated because otherwise they would be underwater. Some are just gone.

    Craig Coble
    Community Member
    6 years ago (edited) Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Pitcher OK. will become another one some day. It's demise was water contamination from old mines.

    Load More Replies...
    Peta_C
    Community Member
    6 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    WHERE?!? I need to visit this!

    Peta_C
    Community Member
    6 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Actually, I assumed Western Australia (WA) though likely Washington or anywhere else, really.

    Load More Replies...
    View more comments
    ADVERTISEMENT
    #29

    I Grew Up On The Puerto Rico Navy Base Which Closed In 2004. It’s Now Overgrown And Taken Over By Nature

    I Grew Up On The Puerto Rico Navy Base Which Closed In 2004. It’s Now Overgrown And Taken Over By Nature

    I found a picture of the road I grew up on- this is the part after the hill behind me. It makes me sad, there were lots of good memories there.

    jenpriester Report

    Kathy Baylis
    Community Member
    6 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Hurricane Maria may have accelerated the process of making it look like no one ever lived there.

    Karri Chadwell Cowan
    Community Member
    6 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    This makes me sad. I lived there for a short while when I was a child. Never knew this happened. Have such fond memories.

    Susan Goetz
    Community Member
    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    This was abandoned long before Maria. The Navy used to train on Vieques and Culebra and there was a very unfortunate fatality. Then came the uproar with people like Jesse Jackson and a Kennedy involved. Stop the training! So they did. No training, no need for a Naval Base. Navy closed Roosevelt Roads Naval Station. One of the biggest employers in Puerto Rico was now gone.

    Bra A
    Community Member
    5 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Are u wearing a mask? It looks like it...sorry just saying🥴😞💐🌺⚘🌷🌼🌻🏵🌹

    Pamela Scott
    Community Member
    6 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Little place I grew up in is a ghost town now. There are maybe a handful of homes in the whole town and many of the streets are completely grown over. The swamp is reclaiming the yard I played in as a kid.

    ispeak catanese
    Community Member
    6 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    A lot of Puerto Rico looked like this decades before Maria. 😢

    View more comments
    #30

    A Tree Eating A Fence

    A Tree Eating A Fence

    pwatapwet Report

    Luna LaLuna
    Community Member
    6 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Can't see, must be camouflaged..

    A. Sherlocat
    Community Member
    6 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Why is the tree dressed in camo gear??

    Oaklynn Emberly
    Community Member
    6 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Tree:OM NOM NOM Fence: Gahhh stop it OUCH

    Sara Mccracken
    Community Member
    6 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    This one is brilliant... the tree face even has an eye and mouth!

    Peggy Bereza
    Community Member
    6 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Now that’s a bit eerie, especially with the camouflage

    View more comments
    ADVERTISEMENT
    #31

    This Tree Has Almost Completely Overgrown A Large Metal Sign Posted On It

    This Tree Has Almost Completely Overgrown A Large Metal Sign Posted On It

    NibblesTheChimp Report

    María Hermida
    Community Member
    6 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    That's because an idiot nailed the sign to the tree. That's the tree's revenge.

    Brian Leahy
    Community Member
    Premium
    6 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I’d like to nail a sign to a tree that says “Ahhhhh!! Noooooo!!” And take regular photos as the tree slowly swallows it...

    Bra A
    Community Member
    5 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    it looks like a horse!

    Bra A
    Community Member
    5 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    just end it(me) already...

    View more comments
    #32

    Nature Winning The Battle Against Civilization In The Exclusion Zone Around Chernobyl

    Nature Winning The Battle Against Civilization In The Exclusion Zone Around Chernobyl

    boredpanda.com Report

    Michael Arnold
    Community Member
    6 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Just watched a thing on Chernobyl last night. It's estimated it won't be safe for humans to return there for another 20 thousand years.

    Lori Savoca
    Community Member
    6 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    HBO has a 5 part miniseries. Very interesting.

    Load More Replies...
    lincholn6echo
    Community Member
    6 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Lol there used to be a wildlife like it existed hundreds of years ago, only disturbed by a few Tourists every now and then, but now theres that effin TV show about Chernobyl and every single Instagram-F*****t thinks its trendy to go into the Zone. Just leave it alone.

    Mary Rose Kent
    Community Member
    6 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Well, then you’ll likely find it heartening to know they’ll likely pay for their folly—it is still radioactive.

    Load More Replies...
    MagicalUnicorn
    Community Member
    6 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    i'd totally have a tree in my balcony

    Terrbod
    Community Member
    6 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I would like to go there one day

    John Norris
    Community Member
    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    That Fox glows green at night.

    Bra A
    Community Member
    5 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I don't even think people were able to get stuff out how sad! I think the animals are adapting but stupid humans theses things are happening way to much thanks to us!

    View more comments
    ADVERTISEMENT
    See Also on Bored Panda
    #33

    This Street Sign Has Been Covered By This Tree

    This Street Sign Has Been Covered By This Tree

    Althunter_man86 Report

    Felicia Dale
    Community Member
    6 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I think that's wisteria. Love that vine- but only plant it where you want it to disassemble anything it touches!

    Louise Brigance
    Community Member
    6 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    We use to have a bunch of stop signs in the town I grew up. Many of stop signs were hidden behind tree's and they were dearly beloved by the cops! Lot's of tickets, lot's of revenue until the public got wise and started filing law suits...then all that revenue had to go into removing tree's and lot's of trimming.

    BusLady
    Community Member
    6 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    It's on the corner of Wood and Elm.

    Janet Garretson
    Community Member
    6 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Would hope the traffic cop insist it is still a stop sign and give you a ticket.

    Galaxy Kat
    Community Member
    6 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I read the sign as "save me!!"

    Elizabeth Butler
    Community Member
    6 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    That is a trumpet vine...will eat anything

    View more comments
    #34

    Abandoned Car In Beijing

    Abandoned Car In Beijing

    Proteon Report

    Luis Milian
    Community Member
    6 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I imagined abandoned because hoomans left the area, but to live along side a trash car and let it sit there long enough for this to happen is just lazy and nasty

    M O'Connell
    Community Member
    6 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Nasty and lazy? What do you propose doing about it? Steal it in order to get rid of it? It's not your property. You are welcome to complain to the authorities but if they choose to do nothing, neither should you.

    Load More Replies...
    BusLady
    Community Member
    6 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    How many tickets are under the windshield wiper?

    Monika Soffronow
    Community Member
    6 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I would suppose that the vines have been given a helping hand. Fun project actually, and it looks much nicer than a broken-down old car.

    URA_HippoCritter
    Community Member
    6 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Have they checked to see if the owner is still alive?

    Jane Richter Baker
    Community Member
    6 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    It is interesting that the license plate is not covered. Maybe it has a current registration and this is intentional? 🤔

    Louise Brigance
    Community Member
    6 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Reminds me a pet waiting for it's dead owner to return. Over sentimental, I know, but just thinking better than the original intent. Long forgotten and left behind.

    Pit bull Lover
    Community Member
    6 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Is that a snake in the bottom right corner

    Mary Rose Kent
    Community Member
    6 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    It looks like shredded rubber—old bicycle tire, maybe?

    Load More Replies...
    BrokenAngel74
    Community Member
    6 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Those creeping vines grow crazy fast!! My neighbor clears his pergola of whatever variety of vine it is in the fall. In the spring it takes less than two weeks for it to cover the pergola completely.

    Janet Garretson
    Community Member
    6 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I dont know. It's been turned into a lovely natural. Probably better than an old car sitting there.

    View more comments
    ADVERTISEMENT
    See Also on Bored Panda
    #35

    Colony Of Moss Growing Inside A Bike Seat

    Colony Of Moss Growing Inside A Bike Seat

    teton_blamer Report

    A B C
    Community Member
    6 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    It looks like there's a miniature ravine in there, complete with trees and a river at the bottom

    A panda
    Community Member
    6 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    TBH thats a little gross

    Louise Brigance
    Community Member
    6 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Could pass for a miniature Amazon river basin

    recoveryforeva
    Community Member
    6 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I would make it into I tiny garden :)

    View more comments
    #36

    This Tree Near My School Track That Absorbed A Fence And Shows The Pattern On The Bark

    This Tree Near My School Track That Absorbed A Fence And Shows The Pattern On The Bark

    Epicminecrafter69 Report

    Louise Brigance
    Community Member
    6 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Tree is totally uninterested in who was there first! Never mind, I'm coming through!!

    BusLady
    Community Member
    6 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Soon it will consume the metal bar on top.

    Lilli
    Community Member
    6 years ago (edited) Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I have seen this before irl! It's really cool!

    Mike
    Community Member
    6 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    We had a VERY similar tree in our backyard before Hurricane Michael took it.

    Anita Holleufer
    Community Member
    6 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    And I thought a weed growing through the cement of a sidewalk was exciting.

    Liz Mosby
    Community Member
    6 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    The whole process of the tree taking the fence was probably really cool looking.

    ADVERTISEMENT
    See Also on Bored Panda
    #37

    Cactus In A Rain Gutter

    Cactus In A Rain Gutter

    scottdottcom Report

    Toujin C'Thlu
    Community Member
    6 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I'm guessing a bird dropped a seed in the gutter.

    Anne
    Community Member
    6 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    And the owner is not very diligent with cleaning the gutters :)

    Load More Replies...
    R.s. Potter
    Community Member
    6 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Cacti grow very slowly. This has been here for a while now.

    Kim Lorton
    Community Member
    6 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    We have many happy accidental flowers growing in places we didn’t plant them! Especially. A couple oof gladioli in the middle of my lavender!

    Small Fish
    Community Member
    6 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Wow I’d love that in my gutter

    Flavia Slag
    Community Member
    6 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Been awhile since you cleaned the gutter neighbor?

    View more comments
    ADVERTISEMENT
    See Also on Bored Panda
    #38

    A Sacred Tree Reclaiming An Occupied 5 Story Building In An Old Section Of Downtown Kolkata

    A Sacred Tree Reclaiming An Occupied 5 Story Building In An Old Section Of Downtown Kolkata

    JohnBrownsHolyGhost Report

    Susan Gardner
    Community Member
    6 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    very creepy. talk about a 'haunted house.' can you imagine what it looks like at night? yikes!

    ispeak catanese
    Community Member
    6 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I wish all trees were considered sacred.

    Merry Miller Moon
    Community Member
    6 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I don't have a picture, but in San Antonio, if you go on the Riverwalk boat tour, they will point out the tree growing out of the office building caused by the great flood in the 1930's. This reminded me of that. Very cool.

    Sahin Parvin
    Community Member
    6 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Thr r many such buildings in Kolkata. I know cos I'm from around thr.

    View more comments
    #39

    This Tree Has Nearly Totally Grown Around A Sign

    This Tree Has Nearly Totally Grown Around A Sign

    SomeonesDrunkNephew Report

    AllBullAside
    Community Member
    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Is the tree eating the sign? In a two hundred years we come back and cut this tree open will there be a sign in there? This is hurting my brain!

    Anita Holleufer
    Community Member
    6 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Considering I’ve never seen this before, there certainly are a lot of them.

    BusLady
    Community Member
    6 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Or the tree is about to give birth to a sign.

    M O'Connell
    Community Member
    6 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    The sign has the look of one of those historical markers that were placed in the 1930s

    View more comments
    #40

    Abandoned City Akarmara, Abkhazia

    Abandoned City Akarmara, Abkhazia

    hashamean Report

    dzerashvili
    Community Member
    6 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    It is not a country. You shoul mention the country's name. GEORGIA

    The Cute Cat
    Community Member
    6 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    A sad story goes with this.. Human and all their greed..

    Monika Soffronow
    Community Member
    6 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Spooky. It became uninhabited in the early 1990s due to the War in Abkhazia (1992-3).

    Ashley Wright
    Community Member
    6 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Can you imagine the inside of these places?

    ADVERTISEMENT
    See Also on Bored Panda
    #41

    Road washed out by flood, WA state

    Road washed out by flood, WA state

    resonanteye Report

    Randomcthulu
    Community Member
    6 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I've seen this kind of thing happen in New Mexico after heavy rains caused flash flooding.

    BusLady
    Community Member
    6 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I would be afraid to even stand there taking the photo.

    Load More Replies...
    KCN
    Community Member
    6 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Technically this happens to towns a lot, not just ones that have been abandoned. Torrential rains will wash out roads in lots of places.

    Lauri foss
    Community Member
    6 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    This looks like the back way thru marblemount, wa. I swear I heard banjos driving through that town?!

    recoveryforeva
    Community Member
    6 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I would love to visit all of these places

    Jessica Temple
    Community Member
    6 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    super scary, hope no one was injured or worse.

    Mary Rose Kent
    Community Member
    6 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    It was probably raining so hard that the road was too flooded to drive on it.

    Load More Replies...
    Eden-Rose Huntsman
    Community Member
    6 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    This happened near where I live. My dad took a video of it.

    The Girl on Fire
    Community Member
    6 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    This happens where I live sometimes (Montana)

    View more comments
    ADVERTISEMENT
    See Also on Bored Panda
    #42

    Found A Shoe In The Woods

    Found A Shoe In The Woods

    VomitCoffin666 Report

    Thenatural
    Community Member
    6 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Gucci would sell that at £850 as 'distressed' trainers

    Mark
    Community Member
    6 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Pity the moss isn't inside it, I bet that would be comfortable ;)

    Wendé Anne Maunder
    Community Member
    6 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I'd really love a pair of shoes like that.

    Ang.stl
    Community Member
    6 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Just one right? Because strange shoes, found in wildly weird places, always come in singles!!!

    Slune
    Community Member
    6 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    That's Mossy the loneliest shoe

    Kim Bush
    Community Member
    6 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Makes you wonder what happened to the owner of that shoe.... A missing person perhaps?

    View more comments
    #43

    An Old Abandoned Road Slowly Healing Over And Being Reclaimed By Nature

    An Old Abandoned Road Slowly Healing Over And Being Reclaimed By Nature

    mapmyhike Report

    Janina Gorbal
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    This will take centuries. so why ant you tell the difference between deserted, and nature being supreme, This is proof that There is order in the Universe and nothing is by chance, and all the pictures apart from the photo shopped entries, prove there is a supreme creator.

    Robert Robi Z
    Community Member
    6 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I would actually enjoy walking there

    Mike
    Community Member
    6 years ago (edited) Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    That's in Florida. It gets cleaned twice a month. This is the day before....

    #44

    These Plants Growing Out Of Someone’s Car

    These Plants Growing Out Of Someone’s Car

    el_capitan524 Report

    Toujin C'Thlu
    Community Member
    6 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    A similar thing happened to my dad's car when I was a kid. We joked that it was becoming a Chia Car

    A panda
    Community Member
    6 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Toyota sign is fresh as hell

    BrokenAngel
    Community Member
    6 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Now that's just lazy!! Cool, but lazy!

    Zoe's Mom
    Community Member
    6 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Leave it alone; that's where the fairies live.

    Blue Cicada
    Community Member
    6 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Tiny oak trees? Or poison oak?

    Mary Rose Kent
    Community Member
    6 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    The smaller leaves and tendrils look like a variety of jasmine. I can’t ID the larger leaves.

    Load More Replies...
    Jeff Requier
    Community Member
    6 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    hasnt been washed, dirt an plants being left in the edges, now this happens

    OTTER
    Community Member
    6 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    It happens every time I wash the car! lol

    Aimee Simmons
    Community Member
    6 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Plants? hehehehe... those are trees... they are going to regret letting those little bastards take root

    View more comments
    ADVERTISEMENT
    See Also on Bored Panda
    #45

    Abandoned Office Found With Lots Of Moss And Mold

    Abandoned Office Found With Lots Of Moss And Mold

    rumhipstern Report

    GFSTaylor
    Community Member
    6 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Are you sure that's not just a carpet left over from the 70's ?

    M O'Connell
    Community Member
    6 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    the DEC terminals confirm your suspicions.

    Load More Replies...
    BrokenAngel
    Community Member
    6 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    My first computer looked like those!

    BusLady
    Community Member
    6 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    My current computer looks like those. 😛

    Load More Replies...
    ispeak catanese
    Community Member
    6 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Does that fan still work? My office building is really hot

    Kjorn
    Community Member
    6 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    this is basically the room of a Wow player

    Donna Baker
    Community Member
    6 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    they sure left a lot of good stuff

    View more comments
    ADVERTISEMENT
    #46

    Castle Hackett

    Castle Hackett

    youngboyle Report

    #47

    When Nature Takes Over

    When Nature Takes Over

    exploreabandonedscotland Report

    #48

    Abandoned Bridge Near Manu, Peru Getting Overgrown With Vines

    Abandoned Bridge Near Manu, Peru Getting Overgrown With Vines

    Report

    Rae of sun
    Community Member
    6 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Romancing the stone comes to mind..

    ADVERTISEMENT
    #49

    Mossy Phone Booth. Hoh Rainforest, Olympic Peninsula, Washington State

    Mossy Phone Booth. Hoh Rainforest, Olympic Peninsula, Washington State

    ethan_kahn Report

    ADVERTISEMENT
    #50

    Lost War Tool Taken Over By Beautiful Nature

    Lost War Tool Taken Over By Beautiful Nature

    joeri.houbrechts Report

    The Cute Cat
    Community Member
    6 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    One machine is obsolete.. But so sad that the idea is not..

    Kim Bush
    Community Member
    6 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Nature doing its best to turn something ugly beautiful

    #51

    Kudzu Claims A Bridge

    Kudzu Claims A Bridge

    RyanSmith Report

    #52

    Nature Reclaims! The Trees Grow Where The Tracks Once Were

    Nature Reclaims! The Trees Grow Where The Tracks Once Were

    bridgette_kistinger Report

    ADVERTISEMENT
    #53

    This Unused Swing Covered In Moss

    This Unused Swing Covered In Moss

    SummerRay Report

    ADVERTISEMENT
    #54

    Rolling Acres Mall In Akron, Ohio

    Rolling Acres Mall In Akron, Ohio

    Spectrum___ Report

    Lilli
    Community Member
    6 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    that's sad... but maybe the bugs and stuff can find some cute shoes or something :)

    Amy Pattie
    Community Member
    6 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Gives of strong Stranger Things vibes.

    Dennis Andersen
    Community Member
    6 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    This is the: "The last of us - Left behind" mall.. :D

    R john
    Community Member
    6 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    There is a documentary on youtube about the mall and how it became abandoned.

    Kim Bush
    Community Member
    6 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    An unfortunate sign of the times, happening all across the country

    Blue Cicada
    Community Member
    6 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    David Wong-- This Book is Full of Spiders

    #55

    The Old Westinghouse Electric

    The Old Westinghouse Electric

    scrap_brain Report

    #56

    My Friend Found This In The Woods Behind His House

    My Friend Found This In The Woods Behind His House

    Dash89 Report

    Kjorn
    Community Member
    6 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    chucky's bride just abandonned her newborn baby? how cruel!

    Ale_Vidal23
    Community Member
    6 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    this is some good nightmare material over here

    Lilli
    Community Member
    6 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    oh my god... the eye... oh my god...

    Brivid
    Community Member
    6 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    We found something similar on some property we bought. We use it for a Halloween decoration now.

    Kim Bush
    Community Member
    6 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I kept waiting for its eye to open lol

    NotMe
    Community Member
    6 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Why you holding it, bro? That's the beginning of a horror movie.

    View more comments
    ADVERTISEMENT
    #57

    A Tennis Ball Covered In Moss

    A Tennis Ball Covered In Moss

    grizzleopold Report

    ADVERTISEMENT
    #58

    A Lantern Overgrown By Vines That Looks Like A Tree

    A Lantern Overgrown By Vines That Looks Like A Tree

    Theinem Report

    Gryffindor Grace
    Community Member
    6 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    when i first looked at it, i thought it was floating

    #59

    These Bikes That Tenants Left In The Back Yard

    These Bikes That Tenants Left In The Back Yard

    oblivion_crisis Report

    Lilli
    Community Member
    6 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    wow. I have a story I just made up now! what if a teenager had a bunch of his/her friends over and they had a sleepover? then, the teenager ate their brains after playing video games for hours because he started hallucinating and thought he was a zombie? then, their bikes remained there... sorry, what is wrong with me? where did that thought even come from???

    Kenny Kulbiski
    Community Member
    6 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    But they stole the bikes from the unpopular kids in the first place so they deserved to have their brains eaten. Perfectly normal thoughts.

    Load More Replies...