Over Grown Collection (#3)

Stone Fountain - Loguivy-Lannion, Brittany
Stone Fountain in the cemetery at Loguivy-Lannion, Brittany, France Date: circa 1910s

Brazil - Belem - Baptista Campos Park
The Castelinho (Castle) folly at the Praca Batista Campos (Batista Campos Square) in Belem, Para, Brazil Date: 1906

Derelict Station
The platform of a derelict Victorian railway station near Romsey in Hampshire, England. Date: 1970s

Tractor with boom arm, clearing reed from overgrown dyke, countryside management scheme, near King's Lynn, Norfolk, England, august

Mouse incisor, SEM
Mouse incisor. Coloured scanning electron micrograph (SEM) of a mouse (Mus musculus) incisor that has been left to grow. This tooth is comprised mainly of dentin

Green roof

Gardening, conceptual artwork

Ivy hiding a statue
Ivy (Hedera sp.) growing around a stone statue of a female figure

Abandoned wheelbarrow, overgrown with garden plants. Photographed in England

Garden seat. Stone bench overgrown with plants

Tree covered truck. Tree growing around a derelict truck. Photographed in Hawaii, USA

The popular scenic train ride through the tea growing hill country, here between Hatton and Nuwara Eliya, Sri Lanka, Asia

The Badulla to Colombo train, a scenic ride through the Central Highlands with its mountains and tea plantations, Ella, Sri Lanka, Asia

The Empress Hotel at night, Victoria, Vancouver Island, British Columbia, Canada, North America

Inner Harbour with the Empress Hotel at night, Victoria, Vancouver Island, British Columbia, Canada, North America

Old abandoned housing on Samson, Isles of Scilly, United Kingdom, Europe

Cottage on Chipping Steps, Tetbury Town, Gloucestershire, Cotswolds, England, United Kingdom, Europe

Stream and tree ferns, Mount Field National Park, UNESCO World Heritage Site, Tasmania, Australia, Pacific

Footpath through Temperate Rainforest, Nelson River, Tasmania, Australia, Pacific

Footpath through Temperate Rainforest, Strahan, Tasmania, Australia, Pacific

Clock tower in the citadel of Gjirokaster, UNESCO World Heritage Site, Albania, Europe

Ko Phi Phi Island on Andaman Sea, Krabi province, Thailand

Union Workhouse and Staff, Weymouth, Dorset
The porter and uniformed female staff stand at the entrance to the Weymouth Union workhouse, erected in 1836 on Wyke Road, Weymouth, Dorset

Middle aged man in straw boater in a garden, Mid Wales
A smartly dressed middle aged Edwardian man poses for his photo in a garden, Mid Wales. He is wearing a three-piece suit and a straw boater, and sits on a wooden chair on a slightly overgrown lawn

Large house and garden, Crickhowell, Powys, Mid Wales
A large house and garden in Crickhowell, Powys, Mid Wales. The house is built in stone, is rather overgrown with ivy, and has patterned tiling on the roof

Edwardian vicarage and vicar, Mid Wales
A young Edwardian vicar standing on the lawn in front of his vicarage, probably in the Mid Wales area. He has an elderly lady with him, perhaps his mother, and a small dog lies at their feet

Ruined defences near a fishpond, St Davids, South Wales
Some partially ruined medieval defences near a fishpond in St David s, Pembrokeshire, Dyfed, South Wales

Old stone house with circular tower
An old stone house overgrown with ivy, with a circular tower on the left

Old stone archway overgrown with leaves
An old stone archway overgrown with leaves

Warbstow Church, Cornwall
A classic case of ivy gone (rather) mad! Warbstow Church, Cornwall. The parish church of St Werburgh was originally Norman, but largely rebuilt in the 15th century

South east face of Borley Rectory
Photograph of the south east face of Borley Rectory taken from the south. The photograph, taken on 28 March 1939, shows the aftermath of the fire of 27 February 1939. HPG/1/3/5 (xxiv)

Ruined building in India
A ruined building, probably a temple or shrine, in India in the early 1920s. Photograph by Ralph Ponsonby Watts

Washing in a deserted Palace pool
A young boy washes a large platter in a courtyard pool of a desertd Palace building in Mandu, Madhya Pradesh Province, India. Photograph by Ralph Ponsonby Watts

Tintern Abbey Ruins
The interior of Tintern Abbey Monmouthshire, looking west

Tintern Abbey / Haghe
The South front of Tintern Abbey, Monmouthshire

Nimes Amphitheatre Ruins
The remains of this elliptical Roman amphitheatre as seen in the late 18th century. The best-preserved arena in France, which is still in use today

Pyramid and temple, Tuxpan, Mexico
A pyramid-shaped monument with a temple on the top at Tuxpan (Tuxpam, Tusapan), in the State of Veracruz, Mexico

Saadian tombs, Marrakech, Morocco, North Africa, Africa

Overgrown destroyed church on Ross Island, formerly known as the Paris of the Indian Ocean, Andaman Islands, India, Asia

Mangrove tour, Langkawi Island, Malaysia, Southeast Asia, Asia

Loh Bakao beach, Phi Phi Don Island, Thailand, Southeast Asia, Asia

Phi Phi Don Island, Thailand, Southeast Asia, Asia

Head of Buddha statue overgrown with tree roots, Wat Phra Mahathat, Ayuthaya (Ayutthaya), UNESCO World Heritage Site, Thailand, Southeast Asia, Aisa

Church belfry ruins and volcanic cone with smoke plume of Mount Mayon, 2462m, Cagsawa, where 1200 people were buried alive in 1814 eruption, Bicol Province, Luzon Island, Philippines, Southeast Asia

A small group of people trekking through primary rainforest, Gunung Mulu National Park, Sarawak, island of Borneo, Malaysia, Asia

Ruined fort near Goa, but just within Maharashtra state, India, Asia

Waterfall, Guadeloupe, French Antilles, West Indies, Caribbean

Old Jewish cemetery, Josefov, Prague, Czech Republic, Europe

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"Nature's Reawakening: From Sleeping Beauty to Overgrown Wonders" A scene reminiscent of the enchanting reawakening in Sleeping Beauty ballet, Hocking Hills State Park in Ohio, USA is a mesmerizing display of nature's overgrown beauty. Caerlaverock Castle stands as a testament to time, its ancient walls now adorned with lush greenery that adds an ethereal touch to this historic site. Mermaid Inn on Mermaid Street in Rye, England seems like it emerged from a fairytale itself, with ivy-covered walls and overgrown charm that transports you back in time. Monet's waterlily pond and bridge at Giverny in Normandy invite visitors into a world where art meets nature, surrounded by vibrant blooms and foliage that create an overgrown paradise. Southwark Military Hospital in Dulwich, London showcases the resilience of nature as it reclaims what was once man-made; its grounds transformed into a picturesque haven of wildflowers and untamed greenery. An unexpected sight greets passersby - an overgrown telephone box standing proudly amidst the English countryside; reminding us of simpler times when communication was tethered to these iconic red booths. Horseshoe Falls at Mount Field National Park holds onto its UNESCO World Heritage status while embracing its natural surroundings - moss-covered rocks and dense vegetation frame this majestic waterfall beautifully. Bermondsey Military Hospital tells tales of history through layers upon layers of growth; vines gracefully entwine around forgotten structures creating an intriguing juxtaposition between decay and rebirth. Another glimpse into Monet's garden reveals a hidden gem - a serene water garden with an arched bridge enveloped by blooming plants; showcasing how even man-made elements can harmoniously blend with nature's embrace.