Simon Yeung says he's always preferred photographing architecture to landscapes and people. For the last two years, he's been shooting photos in some of the U.K.'s stunning abandoned spaces. 

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"My first experience of an abandoned location was exploring the railway line that runs around central Paris," he told weather.com in an interview.  "I found the whole experience to be incredibly exhilarating, nerve-racking and adrenaline fueled, but most importantly, there were some very photogenic parts to the railway line."

Yeung is most interested in architecture from the Victorian and Edwardian periods in the U.K. He's stunned by the intricacy and beauty of such buildings.

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"The design, detail and craftsmanship that went into the places leaves me in awe most of the time and it is heartbreaking that they are left to rot," Yeung explained. "I also love huge industrial spaces which are really fun to explore and photograph and also manage to leave me awestruck at times."

He says there is always excitement and anticipation when entering an abandoned building, but how nervous Yeung gets depends on whether or not he is alone. The photographer has come across some strange and interesting objects in his ventures into abandoned spaces, such as an old electric shock machine in an abandoned asylum in Italy. 

The objects and buildings themselves are often weathered by the elements, left faded, decayed and overgrown. But the weather can also make for more interesting photographs.

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"Weather does affect my photography as rain water in buildings will allow me to take reflection shots. When there are clear skies, there will be sunbeams present, which will add another layer to my pictures," Yeung said. 

With peeling wallpaper, shattered windows and decades-old forgotten belongings, abandoned buildings have a surprising beauty to them. Yeung explains why photography of abandoned spaces seems to be a favorite for many.

"I think people like looking at pictures of abandoned buildings because there is such beauty in decay," he explained. "I think these pictures also evoke a sense of wonder and intrigue in people; these buildings have stories to tell, and a lot of the time these pictures allow us to have a glimpse into the lives of the people who built them."

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