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John-Snowden

Auschwitz electrified fences Poland

I have had the following photos for a year or so now and have had thoughts that if I present them they may offend some, it is not my intention. They are a histo...
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I have had the following photos for a year or so now and have had thoughts that if I present them they may offend some, it is not my intention. They are a historical record and that is how I wish to present them, as a reminder in all their stark basic element, that the world should never go back to this ever.
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Canon PowerShot G16

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Aperture f/2.8 ISO 200 Shutter 1/160 Focal Length 6100/1000

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Feb, 2017

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I have tried to present in this image the Starkness and basic horror shown to mankind, might be so wrong but I have to show it as it is.

You have captured the brutal coldness and and give insight to the stark reality of what once was. It did exist and we can never deny this.

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I have this exact same photo from when I was there last year. I am going back there in March with the camp commandants grandson who is going to give us a private tour of the whole camp and his grandfathers villa.