Capturing S21 Cambodia

badazzpanda · Oct 20, 2004

Here is a shot I took in Cambodia, Pnon Phen in the S21 School / Torture / Execution Camp.

The room was used as a torture studio, and when the vietnamese invaded, the unlucky person still here was effectivley torn apart by the Khmer Ruge.

The place had a sever and distressing atmosphere, which I hopefuly have captured.

Please Criteque!

F11.0
1/125
iso400
softening and red filters

Karalee · Oct 20, 2004

I really dont know what it is about this shot, but your right there is a distressing atmosphere to it. I cant say why, but Im drawn to it.

Corry · Oct 20, 2004

I think the angle really helps give it a distressed feel. I like it. It seems very stark and cold.

azkul · Oct 20, 2004

This is one of the few times when I have thought, "Man, I wish I never see this with my own eyes."

Jovian · Oct 20, 2004

Wow...that is one of the best shots I have ever seen, you captured it perfectly. Well done man, well done.... I am still in awe

Quizbiz · Oct 20, 2004

very nice pic, it brings you into the picture with its mood and angel and I feel like i am in the same room, all alone in the dark and cold.

captain-spanky · Oct 21, 2004

I'm really sorry but i personally can't see this as distressing in any way... :?
it looks very serene and the soft focus, to me, makes it feel very peaceful... and i don't know if it's my screen or not, but it appears to have a warmish tint to it?

mad_malteaser · Oct 22, 2004

Wow!!

There really is nothing more to be said about this photograph. The softness, the angle, the subject. This is totally incredible. I actually gasped when I saw it.