# Brokedown Receptor Photoshoots The Derelict Satellite Dishes are Creepy Cool By Robyn Currie | Published 2009-11-05 | Tech Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/derelict-satellite-dishes References: [cakeheadlovesevil](http://cakeheadlovesevil.wordpress.com/2009/11/04/derelict-satelite-dishes/) & [abandoned-britain](http://www.abandoned-britain.com/PP/radardomes/1.htm) After the Second World War, so many of the [war specific buildings](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/buitenplaats-koningsweg) went into disrepair because the war was over and no one was using them. Anyway, these derelict satellite dishes are a hangover from the days when they were necessary. Used to alert the Allied forces to incoming air attacks, the English-built, and stationed, derelict satellite dishes are now just spooky. But, thankfully for us, they make some cool photographs. **Implications** - These derelict satellite dishes are creepy reminder of a begone era that most only learn about via a text book (or [Wikipedia](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/wikipedia-article-ai)). Have a gander at these phenomenal photographs. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 0.5/10 - Popularity: 4% | Activity: 2% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial - Top markets: North America, Europe ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Tech](https://www.trendhunter.com/tech) ## Key Themes ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **Derelict Satellite Dishes:** Exploring the aesthetics and potential of abandoned satellite dishes. - **Photography Opportunities:** Capturing the haunting beauty of derelict satellite dishes in photographs. - **Nostalgic Reminders:** Reviving interest in the history and significance of war-era satellite dishes through their eerie presence. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Photography:** Offering unique photo opportunities for photographers interested in unconventional subjects. - **Historical Education:** Creating a niche for educational initiatives that showcase the remnants of war-era technology. - **Military Memorabilia:** Inspiring collecting and preservation efforts for war-related artifacts like derelict satellite dishes. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Stealthy Cold War Museums](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cold-war-museum-regan-vest.md) - [Industrial Architecture-Themed Installations](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/industrial-archaeology.md) - [Explosion-Damaged Sculpture Series](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/light-into-darkness.md) - [Aircraft-Inspired Retreats](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/stay-under-the-radar-retreat.md) - [AI-Generated Retrofuturistic Objects](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/retrofuturistic-objects.md) - [Futuristic Vintage Headphones](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ricoh-space-age.md) - [Human Connection-Themed Art Installations](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/satellite-exhibition.md) - [Failed Digital Product Databases](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/dead-product-marketplace.md) - [Vintage Camera Experiences](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/nikons-vintage-popup-diner.md)