Belsen Cross 2 b&w
Bergen Belsen.
Shortly after the camp was liberated in 1945 a cross was raised here by the ex-prisoners, as a memorial to all those who died. The cross has been replaced several times since that initial simple memorial was raised, but it remains in the same spot. (An interesting conclusion is that although Belsen was horrific for the Jews, and I would never deny that, we must never forget that it was hell on earth for many others too.)
Between 1943 and 1945, an estimated 50,000 European civilians died in the concentration camp. Towards the end of the war it was used as a place to send ill prisoners from other concentration camps. It is perhaps most (in)famous as the place that Anne Frank died.
en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bergen_Belsen
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29 August - my 6th image to hit 1000 views on flickr.
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publicinsomniac, -Luong-, Igor Alecsander, decom, and 95 other people added this photo to their favorites.
publicinsomniac (69 months ago | reply)
awesome shot, made even more so by the description.
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Jasmic (69 months ago | reply)
Thank you. I am pleased with the shot, mostly because I feel that it treats the subject carefully and with honesty.
-Luong- (69 months ago | reply)
Beautiful shot with perfect mood! Love the contrast and the sky. Great job!
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Igor Alecsander (69 months ago | reply)
excellent shot!
_maverick_ (69 months ago | reply)
aaaaaah i missed this one! not sure which i prefer, they both look great!
Monday Morning Photography (69 months ago | reply)
wonderful subject and composition, great contrasty subject for Black and White
kazatzka (68 months ago | reply)
Congratulations - this photo won its 3Way Challenge!
decom (68 months ago | reply)
this is so so good! the subject, the composition, the light...
trondjs (68 months ago | reply)
Excellent composition and exposure, and the dimension added by the caption makes it even more powerful. Instant fave!
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Jasmic (68 months ago | reply)
Thanks everyone, it is great to get some positive feedback.
Ipergenio (68 months ago | reply)
I prefer this version! It's a great shot!
Jasmic (68 months ago | reply)
Thanks Ipergenio, I am glad that you liked it.
Somerslea (68 months ago | reply)
Beautiful and it makes me pause ..... and think.....
itsaworldfullofdreams (66 months ago | reply)
huge fan :)
cybertoad (64 months ago | reply)
Hi, I'm an admin for a group called Black & White Silhouette, and we'd love to have your photo added to the group.
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tydan (63 months ago | reply)
Nice shot
Congrats !
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mistymisschristie (62 months ago | reply)
This photo is very moving!
TriLauraTri (62 months ago | reply)
really great shot. moving story.
spidy69ca_gone for a while_ [deleted] (62 months ago | reply)
this is fantastic great color,s and the mood is so real exellent work bravo...
Angie Warhol (59 months ago | reply)
its awsome. im speechless.....
trondjs (58 months ago | reply)
Still a great one... :-)
I have faved and tagged your picture with BRAVO and this serves as an invitation to The Best: BRAVO.
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lexy1210 (58 months ago | reply)
Very striking photo, I like the black & white treatment.
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Pete-101 (56 months ago | reply)
Sublime - love the B&W - top notch!
JaB IZ (56 months ago | reply)
what a good photo ,nice.
Sarai → casi de regreso (55 months ago | reply)
preciosa!
salinger_l (55 months ago | reply)
this picture is superb and depicts in a perfect way the dramatic atmosphere of the place.
Well done !
sometimesong (53 months ago | reply)
beautifully dramatic - great shot
bloodsuckerss (49 months ago | reply)
Good SHot
Ladybug1016 [deleted] (48 months ago | reply)
I found this photo using the CC license. Just wanted to let you know that I used it in a mosaic for The Game group. If you wish for me to take it out of my mosaic, just let me know and I'll gladly replace it!
Dramatic and stunning! What a reminder!
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faeriesdragon (47 months ago | reply)
This makes quite the statement. I like the severe black against the sky. I would like to see this someday, I have always been interested in this great tragedy. Since I was a young girl, some of the most tragic incidences in our world's history have intrigued me. I think this is a beautiful shot for what must be a very sad and haunted place.
I found this photo because you asked me to Explore My Photostream
deve bros (46 months ago | reply)
really good shot...love this b/w
This is an Amazing Shot!!
Düss (45 months ago | reply)
Ciao, sono amministratore di un gruppo chiamato Black & White Passion. Ci farebbe piacere aggiungere l’elemento al gruppo.
sexty9shevelle (45 months ago | reply)
a wonderful shot!
robin: RAF (43 months ago | reply)
pause for thought.
FotoChesKa (41 months ago | reply)
Congratulations! You have been awarded the
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All for His Fame (40 months ago | reply)
God loves Hurting People...you can see it in the Cross of Jesus
xxjennabearxx (39 months ago | reply)
beautiful the way you captured this and the light in the back is amazing! nice description as well!
dongraham1 (38 months ago | reply)
Awesome shot. Very nice work.
⌠F5.6⌡ (35 months ago | reply)
This is really nice, love the moody feel. A+
day675 (34 months ago | reply)
bellissima!complimenti
wiggiewormdog (34 months ago | reply)
Hi, I'm an admin for a group called sad world, and we'd love to have this added to the group!
Rober Martinez Photography (32 months ago | reply)
Hi, I'm an admin for a group called black & white collection, anything, and we'd love to have this added to the group!
All for His Fame (31 months ago | reply)
Wow...stunning shot. The contrast between the corruption and death caused by sin and the love, beauty and freedom brought by the Cross of Jesus. Thank you.
Deep Ecology Hub (28 months ago | reply)
Hi, just thought I'd let you know I used this photo here on my website and linked back to you. Cheers for the great image.
Thomas
Luke-rative (27 months ago | reply)
Great Black and White image
I love B&W
What you draw out in colour gets paid back in beautiful tones
gabry&rossy (27 months ago | reply)
good good good
† B.H.B. PHOTOGRAPHY † (23 months ago | reply)
Excellent shot
WhiteAnGeL <3 (21 months ago | reply)
Invite to Light And Shadows Of Any Type !
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mlhradio (4 months ago | reply)
Congratulations on receiving more than 25,000 views -- that's quite impressive! Now that you've reached this milestone, you might want to consider graduating this photograph from the 'Views: 5000' group to the 'Views: 25,000' group, which can be found here: www.flickr.com/groups/views25000/
Once again, congratulations and hopefully your photos will receive many more views in the future! Reminder: Photos should only be in one 'Views:xx' group at a time. (This is an automatic message posted to all items in the 'Views: 5000' group that receive more than 25,000 views. There is no need to reply to this message.)
Jasmic (4 months ago | reply)
Woah! Thanks for pointing that out to me. Such a simple image too!
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