Technical studies have attempted to reconstruct the scene and the photographer's state of mind: Fixed Location:
While the vast majority of the photos show near-complete darkness or blurred jungle foliage, a few specific images are central to the mystery: The "Hair" Photo: Kris Kremers Lisanne Froon Night Photos
The girls left the trail, got lost in the dense cloud forest, and Lisanne suffered a fatal fall (broken foot bones found in her boot). They became trapped in a deep river ravine. On April 8th, they heard search parties or saw lights and used the camera’s flash to signal. The close-ups are attempts to illuminate their immediate surroundings to find water, first aid, or a way out. The photos of the bag and bra liners are improvised signal mirrors. Kris’s hair photo is an accident during a moment of collapse. Technical studies have attempted to reconstruct the scene