Lost History in Arctic Greenland
Deep in East Greenland, near the abandoned village of Ikateq, lie the silent remains of Bluie East Two, a US World War II air base. This site, once a strategic hub along the North Atlantic route, is now an open-air museum of past glory. Rusty vehicles, abandoned buildings and worn-out machinery bear witness to a time when the Arctic cold was braved by thousands of soldiers and airmen.
Greenland's rugged, untouched nature contrasts beautifully with the human traces slowly swallowed up by time and weather. Photography here captures not only the tangible history, but also the melancholy and power of a place where nature ultimately dominates everything.
This photograph captures the mystery of a forgotten past and Greenland's overwhelming landscape. Ideal for lovers of history, abandoned locations and the unique Arctic light.
My name is Gerry van Roosmalen, photographer and author with a passion for images and stories that touch. After years in the corporate world, I followed my heart and chose photography in 2002. I completed the Fotovakschool in Apeldoorn, specialising in portrait and reportage photography.
Documentary and landscape..
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Netherlands
Netherlands
Netherlands
Germany
Germany
Netherlands
Germany
Germany
Netherlands
Germany
Netherlands
Germany