Auschwitz I, a photo from Malopolskie, East

Photographer's Note

Auschwitz is a place that needs little introduction. The horrific events at this and other Nazi concentration camps could be said to define World War II. A visit here is an extremely sobering experience for all and no one could fail to be moved by the shocking stories it reveals.

At the camp the Nazis hoarded many personal effects taken from the prisoners. This picture shows a small part of an enormous pile of suitcases found when the Red Army liberated Auschwitz. Prisoners arrived from all over Europe with most believing that they were being sent to work in the east. In fact a large number of prisoners were killed very shortly after arrival. Many names can be seen on the cases giving the display a very poignant and personal touch.

This picture was taken indoors through glass without a flash or tripod. The sharpness and lack of reflection was achieved by holding the lens directly and firmly against the glass.

rbraunvalle, Peeotr, A-la-N, LCannon, kLe, ishai, christina, prd, yzzabelle, binar, wlodas has marked this note useful

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A-la-N (2025) 2005-01-03 13:36 [Comment]

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scalerman (26900) 2005-01-03 13:50

definitely for TE. Great job on the techs and good notes.

rbraunvalle (64) 2005-01-03 13:51

Great Picture, better comentary.

bebel (7588) 2005-01-03 15:56 [Comment]

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kLe (2196) 2005-01-08 18:17

Very sad and very good graphic document. I liked very much your technical explanation too. Thank you. It may help me.

MiguelP (14470) 2005-01-08 18:24

Always remember. As necessary as learn from the mistakes of the past times. Thanks.

PD: I should say that I like the photo too, I mean the compo and the outcome from the circunstances while taking it that you describe at the note.

ishai (4097) 2005-01-10 17:34

Jonathan
It well be never said enough, talked about or cried about
NEVER AGAIN
!
Very hard and good shot
It’s amazing that this suitcases could be the only memories of somebody’s grandparents

christina (2040) 2005-01-10 20:49

This image is a great documentary shot describing the unfortunately reality these people faced. The pespective, focus, and color are excellent.

colinbrenchley (6431) 2005-02-14 17:56

The quality of your picture considering the techical difficulties to take it is very good. The group of your images from Poland have all been excellent in their documentary character to remind us "Lest we forget"

fotomis (841) 2005-02-15 9:08

Very good photo!

binar (41) 2005-05-12 1:43

i had taken a photo very similar to yours, i think everybody has common feelings of the same stuff in the camp.. the real cases, the real names, the photos, the hairs, and etc. show what all the movies, the books were not a story, it really has happened..

ninix (957) 2005-08-18 7:06

Hello Jonathan,

A very impressive serie of pictures. Professional work. Thanks for bringing this to the public.

On this ppicture you see a bag with M. Frank. Ik think it belonged to the sister of Anne Frank.

Hendrik