Photographer’s Note
This was taken at Seodaemun Prison. This is a shot through a slot in one of the cell doors, presuamably where the food was passed through.
From wikipedia:
Seodaemun Prison is a museum and former prison in Seodaemun-gu, Seoul, South Korea. It was constructed beginning in 1907 while Korea was considered a protectorate of Japan. The prison was opened on October 21, 1908, under the name Gyeongseong Gamok. Its name was changed to Seodaemun Prison in 1923.
The prison was used during the Japanese rule of Korea to house anti-colonial activists, and could accommodate around 500 people. After the Japanese occupation ended in 1945, the prison was used by the South Korean government until 1987, when it was replaced by a facility in Uiwang City, Gyeonggi Province. In 1992, the site was dedicated as the Seodaemun Prison History Hall, part of Independence Park. Seven of the prison complex's original fifteen buildings are preserved as historical monuments
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Furachan
(0) 2006-10-19 4:38
Good one, Stephen, an original and telling POV, almost a scene from "Midnight Express", LOL! Seriously, scart stuff, nice use of DOF.
Congrats!
Francis
Koyama
(555) 2006-10-19 4:48
Hi Stephen.
The entrance in the front side welcomes you guests.
The exit is in the other side, but you can't go out on your own foot.
We are pleased to prepare your coffin.
koyama
jinju
(14265) 2006-10-19 6:06
Hey Stephen,
thats really good. I was fooled, I thought you actually went to a real prison. What an innovative idea to shoot the person as if she was a prisoner.
drayde
(376) 2006-10-19 10:07
Really good shot with a story behind it! Bravo!
I thought a b&w version could emphasize the "gray" mood a bit better and added a workshop for this. Hope you find it useful.
Andreas
vagabondtravels
(6115) 2006-10-19 20:11
Hey Steve
Good work. Nice dof and comp.
One of your best.
Ben
faganrodney
(496) 2006-12-07 8:02
Nice idea, I like how you choose to keep the subject out of focus. Gives a good feel with him/her obscured. TFS
Rodney
Photo Information
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Copyright: Stephen Wilson (stewils)
(481) - Genre: Places
- Medium: Color
- Date Taken: 2006-10-05
- Camera: nikon D 50, nikkor 18-55 1:3.5-5.6g ED, 52mm UV
- Exposure: f/5.0, 1/25 seconds
- More Photo Info: view
- Photo Version: Original Version, Workshop
- Date Submitted: 2006-10-19 4:02








