During the growth of humanity, nature waits. It is patient, relentless, and unstoppable. Over time, buildings fall into disrepair, cities fade, and roads crack under the pressure of vines and roots. These creepy images capture the beauty and power of nature’s reclamation, showing how time and the elements slowly and gently erase the marks of civilization. From forgotten abandoned towns to structures overtaken by trees and wildflowers, here are 20 photos of nature reclaiming what rightfully belongs to it.
1. This hotel in Ireland has been reclaimed.
All things considered, this bed still looks pretty comfy.
2. It didn’t take long for this abandoned village to be swallowed whole.
How long do you think it would be until there was no trace we were even there?
3. I’ll never get sick of reclaimed railroad tracks.
They always look like they lead somewhere majestic.
4. Do you think the sign is trying to send a message?
The tree must be hungry.
5. I’d spend hours in this overgrown church.
I’m tempted to abandon my house for a few years so it’ll look like this.
6. The only thing you can get at this mall now is a new plant.
Theoretically, do you think this escalator would start back up?
7. This houseboat hasn’t moved in a while.
Now it’s only a houseboat for plants. Is this considered an island of its own?
8. The owners of this house still live here.
They just didn’t do anything when nature began to reclaim their home.
9. This tramway bridge is almost completely disguised by the rainforest.
It has been out of use for almost 90 years.
10. The gatekeeper of the abandoned Putzar Castle in Germany.
Personally, I wouldn’t mess with that guy.
11. This is the prettiest car graveyard I’ve seen.
It’s a shame because that car is beautiful.
12. This church is about to be one massive bush.
Those vines won’t miss a single spot.
13. This escalator to a metro in Rome is being consumed.
These little plants just wanted an easy trip to the metro.
14. This school bus didn’t stand a chance.
Who would abandon a perfectly good school bus like this?
15. The tow truck never arrived.
Pretty soon this whole street will be under attack.
16. The center of Philadelphia.
This is how it starts. Soon Philly will have a war on its hands.
17. This section of Detroit is about to transform.
I’m not sure if people live in these homes, but they better act quickly if they don’t want their house to be green.
18. These trees made a home inside a sunken ship in Australia.
Pretty soon that’ll be an entire island.
19. What type of tree even grows like this?
I’d buy this building just for the creepy aesthetic. That tree should increase the property value.
20. The grand staircase of the Titanic, before and after.
Even sea life will take over any man-made object.
