20+ breathtaking nature photographs demonstrating how nature can defeat civilization

It is sometimes said that there is no winner in the eternal conflict between man and nature. However, once a building cracks or a broken car is left unattended for an extended period of time, we’ve all seen how vegetation quickly seizes control. Nature re-establishes its hold.

Take a walk through the abandoned tunnels, ships, mansions, and 20 other objects that, despite being man-made, quickly became part of the natural landscape. These are some intriguing images.