Auschwitz: The Wall of Death

The image and description speaks volumes.

Yes, volumes. I was stationed in Turkey in 1972, and took leave to see Dachau, where we had lost family. When I got off the train from Munich, I could find nobody to direct me to the Camp, just blank stares and shrugged shoulders. I found a small sign and followed the arrow. This was a long time ago, and perhaps things are different now. Oddly, upon entering the camp, there were perhaps a dozen or so visitors within the entire grounds. I assume this, too, has changed. I had a few rolls of Tri-X and my Electro 35. After 44 years, I regret having found myself absolutely unable to take any photographs. But I will always remember the feel of the rusted oven doors.

sobering

I too went to Auschwitz in April this year and took this SAME photo -- there were HUNDREDS of visitors there -- coachloads even -- we had a minibus which picked up from three Hotels in Old Krakow -- there is now strict Security getting into Auschwitz camp 1 with metal detectors like at airports and no 'Large Bags' are allowed so I had to stuff lenses into pockets and take off trouser belt then try to hold up trousers while going through metal detectors. We were 'rushed' through each room as so many groups were following behind and there was not enough time to read all the details and see the glass display cabinets or if you lingered you got lost out of your Group ! Birkenau camp was a bit better but still a 'rush around' and NO big Security to get through.