Many of the images I've seen while working on this project are horrible photographs of war zones, of burning buildings and cars, of people hurt or killed by violence, of people displaced and suffering because their lives and homes have been destroyed, or because they have been forced to leave. Many of these images are wrenching because of their subject matter, but are at the same time beautiful works of art.
While great photographs often appear in mainstream media sources, there are also many excellent photographs being taken by people who may be simply amateur photographers, and these are the ones I am particularly thinking of today.
But there are also the photographs that showcase peaceful - rather than violent - efforts. Here is a photo I found two days ago on Flickr, as part of a set of photos called "Wings of Peace." I especially like the way the cranes fill the picture, but the sculpture gives it dimension.
The photographer adds this explanation: "A Tallahassee, Florida- based group, advocating an end to U.S. involvement in the war in Iraq and returning all troops home is hanging more than 4,000 white origami cranes in the sculpture garden at the entrance to Railroad Square in downtown Tallahassee." The rest of the story is worth reading - and she's got a lot of other interesting photos as well, including this one of a lionfish which I really liked.
Anyone reading have a favorite war or peace photo to share? Leave a comment with a link!
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Great work.
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