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Decaying Homes

Hidden stories within these forgotten spaces of decaying homes.

Dimly lit room with cluttered shelves, a coat hanging on a deer head hook, retro audio equipment on a table, and aviation art and models on the wall.

A rustic abandoned cottage with a steep red-tiled roof sits amidst lush greenery by a narrow country road, evoking a tranquil, idyllic countryside scene.

A rustic, weathered house with patchy glass windows and a pyramid-shaped roof, surrounded by dense green foliage and bushes under a clear blue sky. Abandoned Butterfly House in Surrey.

Taxidermy Seagull and a shotgun lying on a dusty old bed in an abandoned bedroom with pink walls and pink bedding.

An airy, white room with a levitating mattress tied with strings to the ceiling. Open windows reveal greenery outside. Leaves cover the hallway floor. Abandoned Butterfly House in Surrey.

A narrow, cluttered hallway with white walls is scattered with dry leaves. A telescope on a tripod stands near an open door, adding an eerie, abandoned feel. Butterfly House in Surrey.

A cluttered, vintage room with a violin in an open case propped against a cushioned chair. The decor includes floral curtains, antique furniture, and framed pictures, evoking a nostalgic, abandoned atmosphere.

A sunlit conservatory with a table and red chairs alongside a staircase underneath a lush green vine canopy. Leaves scatter the ground, adding a rustic, serene atmosphere. Abandoned Butterfly House in Surrey.

Monochrome image of an abandoned room. A dusty couch holds skewed framed pictures. Peeling wallpaper hangs by a brick wall, evoking decay and neglect. Inside The Thurlow Arms in Rudgwick, near Horsham in Sussex.

An old coat hangs on a worn, white wooden door in a cluttered room. A vintage barometer is mounted on a pale wall, evoking a nostalgic, abandoned atmosphere.

Twin beds and a dresser in an abandoned bedroom with mould on the floor.

Decaying old house crumbling and covered by nature.

A taxidermy owl in a box placed up in an abandoned house.

An abandoned red-brick Victorian mansion building with arched windows and a central staircase stands amid overgrown trees and rubble under a grey sky. Ferncliff in Stockport, Manchester.

Old dining room in a crumbling abandoned home

Blue car parked outside an abandoned house

Inside a dark abandoned home covered in cobwebs with a chair covered in books.

Two jackets hanging on a fireplace surrounding by books inside an abandoned house.

A vintage living room with green walls and curtains, featuring a plush armchair, a side table with a lamp, and a painting. A sliding glass door opens to a grassy yard. The room leads to a dimly lit hallway, suggesting a cozy, nostalgic atmosphere. Abandoned house.

Abandoned bedroom with yellow walls and sheets draped on the bed.

Yellow walls in an abandoned home behind a book shelf with cobweb covered books.

Black and red jacket hanging up above a suitcase, next to a chair and fireplace with some books. Covered in cobwebs.

Old photographs in wooden frames, a green wine bottle, brochures, and a newspaper sit on a dusty, red velvet couch, evoking nostalgia and decay. Inside The Thurlow Arms in Rudgwick, near Horsham in Sussex.

An abandoned room with a red velvet sofa covered in dust and fallen picture frames. The wallpaper is peeling, and the fireplace is crumbling. Atmosphere is decayed. Inside The Thurlow Arms in Rudgwick, near Horsham in Sussex.

Wine glasses on a bar covered in green moss

Large red velvet curtain draping next to the staircase and a red carpet.

Messy living room in an abanoned home with graffiti on the floor.

Old framed portrait on the wall covered by peeling wallpaper in an abandoned home.

A cramped tiled bathroom filled with colourful stuffed Mickey Mouse and Mini Mouse toys around a toilet, with a window above and a door sign reading “DON’T PANIC!”

Abandoned thatched cottage surrounded by overgrown grass

Narrow stairwell with red patterned carpet and beige walls displaying framed art, including a portrait inside an abandoned house. Cosy, vintage atmosphere.

Hotel Aia, Tskaltubo, Georgia. An empty, abandoned room with aged floral wallpaper. A pink child's vanity and a bare wooden bed frame sit on a dusty wooden floor, evoking nostalgia.

Hotel Aia, Tskaltubo, Georgia. Peeling wallpaper and tattered curtains frame a sunny open window, revealing lush green trees outside. The room feels abandoned yet hopeful.

A dark, eerie house is surrounded by overgrown grass and trees at night. A bare tree stands prominently in the foreground, creating a tense atmosphere.

Dirty bathroom scene with a grimy sink covered in mold and mildew. A worn towel hangs from a rail, and a scrub brush lies beside the faucet. Abandoned house.

A dusty mirror with a decorative frame reflects a staircase and floral painting. Beside it, an empty picture frame leans against a wall, evoking nostalgia. Abandoned house.

An old, ivy-covered house stands amid overgrown vegetation under a cloudy sky, evoking a sense of abandonment and mystery.

A dilapidated room with two chairs and a round table covered in debris, in an old hotel. A large, fallen light fixture leans against a wall with peeling wallpaper. The mood is abandoned and eerie. Ostan Gweedore, Donegal, Ireland.

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“Leo Cook volunteered with IPBio – Biodiversity Research Institute for 4 weeks toward the end of 2025 and I think he proved the saying "a picture is worth a thousand words" as his work really speaks for itself!
I think what was most impressive about the portfolio of photographs Leo produced is the sheer diversity in terms of content, style and concepts. From wildlife to landscapes, from people to places, from research to culture, Leo captured it all and this is a valuable skill in and of itself. I really couldn’t have asked for anymore!
However, behind the fantastic photos is an eager, curious and engaged photographer who want to make the best of his short period in the Amazon rainforest. Leo was always professional, punctual and pragmatic in his work and I believe his engagement with the research activities also allowed him to understand better what he was photographing and the ecological aspects of nature that come through in his photography. Anyone organization would be lucky to have Leo on their team!”

IPBio (Amazon, Brazil)

Biodiversity Research NGO