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Gas Chamber In Dachau Camp

Dachau, Germany
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About This PhotoThe Story Behind

I took this shot during my visit to the Dachau Concentration Camp in Germany. This is the entrance to one of the gas chambers, marked deceptively with the word 'Brausebad', which translates to 'shower'. It was a chilling moment to stand here, knowing the tragic history associated with this place. Dachau was one of the first Nazi concentration camps in Germany, established in 1933. It became a model for subsequent camps and a central training ground for SS guards. This photo was taken with my Canon EOS 7D and a wide-angle lens, which allowed me to capture the narrow entry and part of the inner chamber. Being here was quite moving. The atmosphere is heavy, and the intact historical structures speak volumes. I wanted to convey the somber feeling of this place through this image. It's incredible how something so visually simple can carry such weight in its history and story.

EXIF Details

Photographed in Dachau, Germany in May 2013 with a Canon Canon EOS 7D and a EF-S10-22mm f/3.5-4.5 USM at 16 mm, f/3.5, 1/20, ISO 800.

Camera
Canon Canon EOS 7D
Lens
EF-S10-22mm f/3.5-4.5 USM
Camera Mode
Aperture Priority
Shutter Speed
1/20
Aperture
f/3.5
ISO Speed
800
Focal Length
16 mm
Time of Shot
21 Apr 2013

LocationDachau, Germany

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