Rotting Collection (page 4)

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

An advanced futuristic construction & repair site

The propeller of a Japanese Zero fighter on a shallow reef in Palau
The propeller of a Japanese Zero fighter, shot down during World War II in Palau, is evident on a shallow reef

Diver exploring the wreck of a sunken plane in Eleuthera, Bahamas
Diver exploring the wreck of a sunken drug smugglers plane in Eleuthera, Bahamas

Sunken plane from the film Jaws 4, Nassau, The Bahamas

The fossilized skeleton of a T-rex dinosaur

Curious velociraptors explore the wreckage of a B-17 bomber plane
A pack of curious velociraptors exploring the wreckage of a World War II B-17 bomber plane

A surreal look at a petrified prehistoric forrest
A surreal look at a petrified prehistoric forest featuring a Compsognathus dinosaur and a flying Eudimorphodon

Its the Only Home I ve Got
Decay and corrosion are evident in Central Havana, Cuba

Havana
A view of the city, Havana

Mosaico
View of the roofs of Old Havana

Rotted tar coating on a drum

Coloured hull covered with algae in the dry dock, Hvide Sande, Jutland, Denmark, Europe

Ghost Town of Holsazia, Namib Desert, Namib-Naukluft National Park, Namibia, Africa

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

Organic apples, mould, rot, crop failure

Wood structure

Cube being put together from smaller cubes, 3D illustration

Peeling paint, rusty nails, Reykjanesskagi, Southern Peninsula or Reykjanes, Iceland

Decaying Beech -Fagus sylvatica- in autumn forest, primeval forest Sababurg, North Hesse, Hesse, Germany

Beech leaf -Fagus sylvatica- on dead wood, Germany

Bark Beetle -Scolytinae- larval galleries, Germany

Derelict boats
On the isle of mull near the village of Salen, lies a couple of old and abandoned fishing trawlers

Derelict boat
A derelict boat sits forlornly in a front garden of a property on Norfolk island

Derelict Pitcairners cottage showing its age with collapsed veranda, Norfolk island

Abandoned church

Abandoned church

Old Lighter boat rotting away on Norfolk Island

Window in abandoned cottage, Flinders Island, Bass Strait, Tasmania, Australia

Rusty car door, Shaniko, Oregon, USA

Ta Prohm temple overgrown with trees, Angkor, Siem Reap Province, Cambodia. It is the largest religious monument in the world and a World Heritage Site

Wrought iron chair, Trinidad, Cuba
Rusty round wrought iron chair in front of blue building on street, Tinidad, Cuba

Rooftops Stone Town, Zanzibar, Tanzania
View out over the rooftops of Stone Town, Zanzibar

Havana City View #3
World Heritage of UNESCO, the old districts of Havana is the greatest colonial center of South America. Pictured: Paseo de Marti Avenue in the southern districts of the city and, in the background

Rusted vintage car

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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.