Rotted Collection

Strangler Fig (Ficus sp. ) that has killed its host tree long ago. The host has rotted away
Strangler Fig (Ficus sp.) that has killed its host tree long ago. The host has rotted away, leaving a hollow center. Lowland rainforest in Borneo. Gunung Palung National Park, Indonesia

An Abandoned Farm Building With Lighting In The Background

Communism sculpture in Mala Strana, Prague, Czech Republic

USA, Colorado, Crested Butte. Wildflowers and old log. Credit as: Cathy & Gordon Illg / Jaynes Gallery / DanitaDelimont

Rotted tar coating on a drum

One of the elephants killed by Sudanese poachers on 5 March 2012, Bouba-Ndjida National Park, Cameroon, Central Africa, Africa

Grey mould, Botrytis cinerea, rotted lemon fruit on the tree, Campania, Italy, May

Hackling Flax by hand. The stalks were broken apart by beating down on a metal comb. They were then retted (rotted) in water to remove the soft tissue, leaving the fibrous material

Coral fungus on rainforest floor C016 / 8425
Coral fungus on rainforest floor. Strict-branch coral (Ramaria stricta) fungus growing on dead wood in the floor of a rainforest. Photographed in Napo Province, Amazon rainforest, Ecuador

Diseased cocoa pods, Ecuador C016 / 8421
Diseased cocoa pods. Cocoa (Theobroma cacao) fruit (pods) infected with frosty pod rot disease. This damaging disease is caused by the basidiomycete fungus Moniliophthora roreri

Mouldy crop, SEM
Mouldy crop. Coloured scanning electron micrograph (SEM) of grey rot (Botrytis sp.) on a runner bean plant. This is a parasitic fungus that can cause great damage to food crops

Potato blight on leaf. Coloured scanning electron micrograph (SEM) of the potato blight fungus Phytophthora infestans, emerging from a potato leaf

Lemon (Citrus limon) close-up of fruit, damaged by Stem End Rot (Phomopsis citri)

Five day growth of bread mould

Rotting apples in an orchard

Mouldy apple. Food turns mouldy when contaminated by a fungus. Microscopic fungal spores have landed on this apple, forming a fungal body

Mouldy bread roll. Mould fungus (Penicillium sp.) on a bread roll. The white areas are mycelia, a mass of thread-like structures (hyphae) which absorb nutrients

Mouldy raspberry. Coloured scanning electron micrograph (SEM) of mould (green) growing on a raspberry (Rubus idaeus). Magnification unknown

Mouldy pepper. Grey mould (Botrytis cinerea) on a red pepper (Capsicum sp.)

Orange covered with greenish mould

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"Nature's Silent Decay: A Strangler Fig's Grip on the Past" In the heart of Crested Butte, Colorado, a haunting scene unfolds. Amidst vibrant wildflowers and an old log lies a Strangler Fig, its grip tightening around the remnants of a long-dead host tree. The once majestic structure has rotted away, leaving behind only memories of its former glory. "Forgotten Beauty: The Eerie Charm of an Abandoned Farm Building" A forgotten farm building stands tall against the backdrop of dimly lit skies. Its weathered facade tells tales of bygone days when life thrived within its walls. Now left to decay in solitude, it serves as a reminder that even in darkness, beauty can be found. "The Lingering Shadows: Communism's Legacy in Prague" Mala Strana district in Prague holds more than just picturesque streets; it also houses a striking sculpture depicting communism's influence on society. As time passes, this symbol slowly rots away like the ideologies it represents - fading into history but leaving an indelible mark on those who witness its presence. "A Drumbeat Fades: Rotted Tar Coating Reveals Time's Passage" Once vibrant with rhythm and melody, now reduced to mere fragments - a drum coated with layers of rotting tar bears witness to countless performances gone by. Each crack and peel tells stories untold as time takes its toll on this instrument once filled with life. "The Desert's Whisper: Echoes from Ancient Sands" In Algeria's Tadrart Acacus range lies the skull of a camel lost amidst shifting dunes. This relic from another era silently speaks volumes about survival and demise in North Africa's unforgiving Sahara desert - reminding us that even mighty creatures succumb to nature’s relentless passage. "Sorrowful Silence: Tragedy Strikes Bouba-Ndjida National Park" Central Africa weeps for fallen giants as the memory of Sudanese poachers' ruthless act lingers.