17 Wild Photos Depicting Nature Taking Over Abandoned Places

Nature has its own plan. There are plenty of times that we act like fools and try to get in the way of that plan. We’ll erect mountainous buildings in the middle of plots of land that would otherwise go on to play host to all kinds of beautiful forestry. These moments in particular though, perfectly encapsulate that crazy time when nature speaks louder than anyone else in the room. Or at least an empty room.

1. “A temple in Cambodia being eaten by a tree.”

“I think it’s actually quite beautiful.” – u/pgraham901

“Tomb Raider.” – u/goldenghost79

2. “Reclaimed railroad with nature around it in France.”

“The Last of Us.” – u/Reasonable_Tower_961

Honestly though. Can we talk about it? This is right out of our favorite apocalyptic, thrilling show, “The Last of Us.”

3. “Car reclaimed by nature.”

“Picked mine up like this after 2 years out in the field. Just needed a jumpstart and then ran like a charm.” – u/KarmaMadeMeDoIt6

“I used to drive that exact model. I loved that car.” – u/JesusOnline_89

4. “This birch deciding that the roof is the ground now.”

“It’s over spruce pine. I have the high ground now.” – u/SOILSYAY

“When you buy a tree and the label says dig a hole twice as big as the pot and fill with good quality compost, and then you see this tree.” – u/elsmallo85

5. “Somerset, UK.”

“Shiny.” – u/Littlebigman111

Yeah, the shine might be less shiny nowadays, but we still appreciate the glaring effort that’s being made.

6. “The entrance to a folly cave, hidden in a tree root.”

“Looks like a Skyrim mini-dungeon entrance.” – u/kullulu/via Reddit.com

Honestly though. I see it. We’re back in the golden days of endlessly trekking to the furthest reaches of what maps Skyrim had to offer, and life is perfect.

7. “A normal day walking through the abandoned Valencian fields.”

Okay, come on now. If you had in front of yourself an open day with no calls scheduled and this trail to tackle, would you not be helpless to not don an unshakable smile? Or that’s just me. Look at that blue sky. It didn’t have any time for the big passing clouds. Just wispy clouds today.

8. “The Abandoned Georgia Girl Drive-In on the coast of Woodbine, Georgia.”

It looks like the shop might be closed for the day. I say, bring it on back. Don’t change a thing. Make the customers really work for their bread on this fine day.

9. “Anyone for tennis?”

This puts a whole new meaning to the idea of playing some lawn tennis. Like, wow. Bring your best cleats.

10. “Recently explored the ruins of a once grand Manor House in Wales. Now completely left to nature.”

“This was once a rather grand manor set in a beautiful estate. It was built in the late 1700s but the estate dates back to the 14th century. Past visitors include the poet Coleridge, and also Admiral Nelson is thought to have stayed here in 1802. It has been abandoned to nature since the last private resident died in 1921.” – u/deleted

11. “A creek making a car a feature.”

“It still has an engine.” – u/Mental_Example_268

Yes, that is what really counts, no? As long as we have an engine around we’re clearly in business. This car is ready to let it rip. No doubt.

12. “East Germany.”

Oh, man. Mind your steps on these precarious steps. Should you not, you might get snagged by a branch, a hungry vine, a few clovers, etc. We love a good heavily forested step.

13. “Dirty Harry’s Museum.”

It would seem that someone took a terribly wrong turn. It can happen to the best of us. Unfortunately, it doesn’t look like this car is going to make it after all.

14. “Spot the taillight.”

Oh, oh, no. We’re not looking too hot here. Actually, it looks like we might get pulled over for this taillight business.

15. “Abandoned baseball stadium seats.”

There is just something unshakably eerie and unsettling about this picture. At least the plants seem to be enjoying the game. We have that going for us.

16. “A Buddha head being swallowed by a tree in Thailand.”

“Looks happy.” – u/shepsut

Yes, that’s it. We found it. This must be happiness. Just resting your face in a hive of thick tree roots. Who would’ve thought?

17. “I recently visited the ruins of Moore Hall in Ireland. Nature is doing what it does best.”

“Moore Hall was built in the 1790’s, and stayed with the Moore family for generations until it was burned down in 1923 by anti-treaty IRA during the Irish Civil War.” – u/deleted