Rotting Collection (page 3)

Citroen 2CV, 1956, Rust
Citroen 2CV 1956 Rust

Eucalyptus forest with epiphytes in the Great Otway National Park, Australia. Fungus as decomposer of a fallen tree. Australia, Victoria

Crow and man in dark atmosphere
Rui Almeida Photography, 594202557

Doorway to Cill Chriosd - Christs Church or Kilchrist
Cill Chriosd Christs Church or Kilchrist is a ruined former parish church of Strath, on the Isle of Skye, Scotland. It was constructed around the 16th century

Illustration of Garden Snail (helix aspera), on decaying leaf

Illustration of white eggs of Garden Snail (Helix aspersa) in shallow hole under decaying leaves

Illustration of digging hole in grass near base of rotten fence post using spade

Digital Illustration showing areas of rot in joists, wooden post, and steps of neglected decking

Illustration of carbon cycle and nitrogen cycle

Illustration of log one year from falling with moss, lichen, fungi and plants and frog, larvae and insects thriving on decay

Abandoned Trailer in Sonora Desert
Abandoned trailer in Desert

The ruins of Whitby Abbey, Whitby, North Yorkshire, England, United Kingdom
The ruins of Whitby Abbey that inspired Bram Stoker to his masterpiece Dracula, Whitby, North Yorkshire, England, United Kingdom, Europe

Frosted Autumn leaves on the ground
A collection of Autumn leaves on the floor of woodland covered in frost

Decaying clay buildings in the old town of Ghadames, UNESCO world heritage, Libya

Derelict Buildings
Bones of an old building standing on the shores of the Rio Uruguay in Colonia Del Sacramento, Uruguay

Old Low Rise Buildings in Venice, Italy
Low Angle View of Low Rise Residential Buildings in Historical Area of Venice, Italy on Overcast Day

Residential Buildings in Historical Area of Venice
Low Angle View of Low Rise Residential Buildings in Historical Area of Venice, Italy on Overcast Day

Apamea, Syria
The Great Colonnade was the main avenue of Apamea which ran for nearly 2 kilometres, making it among the longest and most famous in the Roman world

Svalbard Grumant abandoned settlement in summer
Spitsbergen abandoned Grumant Russian mining settlement on rocky, moss covered coastline with low clouds in summer view

Derelict house with collapsing roof
Crumbling house with collapsing roof in Tintern on the river Wye

Flock of pigeons fly past a fort
Phra Sumen Fort, Old Bangkok, Thailand

Closed for business
Rundown and closed down post office building in Scotland, UK

Abandoned rail yard

Ruin of an ancient church in the Normandy
Ruin of a church on a mountain near the sea in the Normandy in France, near Barneville - Carteret

Abandoned jetties, Siglufjordur
Abandoned rotting wooden jetties are a remnant of the herring industry which crumbled at the end of the 1950s

Terrifying and abandoned house. Infrared image
Terrifying and abandoned house without roof. Infrared image, Spain

Picture No. 11675770
Old Wooden Pier at dusk. Date:

Fish-eye lens composite of aurora and circumpolar star trails above ranch in Canada
August 27-28, 2014 - Fish-eye lens composite of aurora borealis and circumpolar star trails above the old Larson Ranch site in the Frenchman Valley at Grasslands National Park, Saskatchewan, Canada

Purple aurora over an old barn in southern Alberta, Canada
June 7-8, 2014 - An all-sky aurora with green and purple curtains in southern Alberta. The Big Dipper is visible above the barn

Fish-eye lens view of the northern lights above an old ranch in Canada
August 27-28, 2014 - Fish-eye lens view of the Northern Lights above the old Larson Ranch site in the Frenchman Valley at Grasslands National Park, Saskatchewan, Canada

A team of androids break down objects to their scrap value
A team of robotic scrap merchants going about their business on a liquid world designed to break down unwanted objects to their scrap value

The destruction of fighter planes as the result of several wars
Since its invention, the aeroplane has captured the imagination of young and old alike. Its dark side is that its also been used as a weapon of destruction in several wars, creating many a blood bath

A bright bolide meteor breaking up as it enters the atmosphere
April 25, 2013 - A bright bolide meteor breaking up as it enters the atmosphere under the light of a full moon

Circumpolar star trails above an old farmhouse in Alberta, Canada
July 16, 2011 - Circumpolar star trails above an old farmhouse at a farmstead in southern Alberta, Canda. Light from a full moon (off frame) illuminated the landscape and made the sky blue

Every cosmic year, space vessels from all worlds just disappear. Some vessels are easily tracked and found, while others are found years later by fate or pure chance

A lone explorer discovers the ruins of an abandoned listening outpost on an alien world
A lone explorer discovers the ruins of a long abandoned listening outpost on a world that was thought to have never been settled

Androids and probes examine the remains of the past
Artists concept of androids and probes examining the remains of a primitive form of transport called a car, on a highway known as Route 66

In an alternate reality cyborgs pay homage to their creat prophets shrine
In an alternate reality cyborgs pay homage to their great prophets shrine

The crucifixion of a messianic martyr in an alternate reality of cyborgs
In an alternate reality where cyborgs and non-humans rule, the crucifixion of a messianic martyr still takes place

Diver exploring the wreck of a Japanese Navy Seaplane in Palau, Micronesia
Japanese Navy Seaplane wreck lit by HMI lights with diver hovering above and red lights marking wing tips, Palau, Micronesia

Airplane wreck sitting atop reef, overgrown with soft coral and crinoids, Cenderawasih Bay, West Papua, Indonesia

Diver explores the wreck of a Mitsubishi Zero fighter plane, Kimbe Bay, Papua New Guinea

A Japanese Jake seaplane on the seafloor of Palaus lagoon
A Japanese Jake seaplane, shot down during World War II, lies on the seafloor of Palaus lagoon. Many planes and dozens of large ships were sunk around Palau during the war

Cockpit of a Mitsubishi Zero fighter plane wreck underwater, Kimbe Bay, Papua New Guinea

Panorama of an aurora and the Milky Way at a ranch in Canada
A 360 degree panorama taken at the old Larson Ranch site in the Frenchman River valley in Grasslands National Park, Saskatchewan, Canada

Artists concept of an alien scrap yard. Visiting a scrap yard for spare parts can work out cheaper than going to a dealer on any world

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"Decay's Silent Beauty: Exploring the Fascinating World of Rotting" In a remote corner of Isle of Mull, Scotland, old fishing boats lay abandoned on the beach, their wooden frames slowly succumbing to the relentless march of time. Nature's artistry unfolds in Powys, Wales as Coral Spot Fungus finds its canvas on a Sycamore twig, creating vibrant red fruiting bodies that contrast against the decaying wood. William Hogarth's iconic painting "Gin Lane" serves as a haunting reminder of societal decay and moral decline during 18th-century London. St Dubhthach's Church or Clachan Duich Cemetery stands as a testament to history with weathered tombstones and crumbling walls telling tales of lives long past. Along the Mersey River lies an old abandoned shack, its dilapidated state mirroring the gradual erosion caused by time and neglect. The allure and excitement within a casino can sometimes mask its hidden reality - beneath glitz and glamour lies an industry built upon risk-taking and potential ruin. Amidst a sea of green apples stands one rotten apple, serving as both metaphorical cautionary tale and natural occurrence reminding us that imperfection exists even in beauty. A Natterjack Toad perches gracefully on fallen leaves next to chestnuts, rainworms, and mushrooms - showcasing nature's ability to thrive amidst decomposition. Reykjanesskagi in Iceland reveals an eerie sight; rusting remnants of an old fishing boat silently surrendering to corrosion under harsh coastal conditions. Seaside Weather Forecasts may bring anticipation for sunny days but occasionally carry pungent reminders - strong-smelling fish waft through salty air signaling nature's cycle at work. On Norfolk Island rests an old lighter boat left forgotten by time; its once sturdy structure now succumbing to the relentless forces of decay.