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War and Peace

War and Peace by Jayel Aheram.
"WAR, HOO, good God, y'all! What is it good for? Absolutely nothing, sing it again!"

Battles are a different matter entirely, though.

UPDATE: Jennika created a painting inspired by this photograph, also titled "War and Peace." Check it out: www.flickr.com/photos/25912017@N08/2428569413 

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deependofshallow says:

I LOVE THIS PICTURE. I have stolen it and will use it repeatedly with credit to the ever amazing Aheram. How hard would it be to get a photo of To Alison Love from Iraq written in the sand, with a peace symbol. I will pay you in never ending love and devotion

xo

Alison Aka Deependofshallow
Posted 37 months ago. ( permalink )

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Jayel Aheram  Pro User  says:

Not very hard. :) I intend to make one just for you, dearest.
Posted 37 months ago. ( permalink )

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Cynr  Pro User  says:

Not enough people are being given the opportunity to view this amazing photo. Please post this in Search the Best C.
Posted 37 months ago. ( permalink )

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Totally Crunchy says:

wonderful. I'm glad you went with the peace sign! :)
Posted 37 months ago. ( permalink )

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mjcr says:

Classic!!
Posted 37 months ago. ( permalink )

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Jayel Aheram  Pro User  says:

I like it. It tickles my sense of irony.
Posted 37 months ago. ( permalink )

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mjcr says:

Yeah, I think it's an iconic image, something peope think of with the USMC and full metal Jacket.

Probably the ultimate in irony (apart from it appearing on the side of a nuke!) :)
Posted 37 months ago. ( permalink )

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Gareth Harper  Pro User  says:

Must have been painted on a sub up at Faslne at some point.
Nice shot.
Posted 37 months ago. ( permalink )

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A. Grace says:

this photo deserves to be published all over the world !

xoxoxox ~ grace_is_real ~
Posted 36 months ago. ( permalink )

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Pulker says:

I agree with A. Grace! Everybody should see this picture! Stop the war!!!
Posted 35 months ago. ( permalink )

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Pulker says:

A friend of mine has asked me why have you painted the peace icon on your hand...... why? because do you think that this war is keeping peace? or the opposite and that peace is a far mirage, but you still think it's possible to get?
Posted 35 months ago. ( permalink )

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Brock  Pro User  says:

Um.

www.flickr.com/photos/83418005@N00/384040926/

They've credited you, but I recognised it as yours. Maybe a polite flickrmail may fix that if you don't like it there. Yours is not the only photo there, but it looks like a 'collection of stuff I like' by someone who doesn't understand flickr rather than any attempt to misrepresent ownership of the images, to me.
Posted 34 months ago. ( permalink )

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Jayel Aheram  Pro User  says:

Brock: I got a FlickrMail from him a few days before. I am not too worried as it is innocuous.

MCJR: You know, I have never seen "Full Metal Jacket." War movies are not really my cup of tea.

Gareth Fisher: Falsene? Where is that?

A. Grace: A publisher is trying to get this photo as a book cover on one of the books he is selling. Some anti-Iraq/Bush/American thingie. (I told him as long as he sends me a copy of the book, it is fine with me.) Does that count?

Sarah.C: It does matter that you mean it. Thank you.

Pulker: To answer your question: it was on a whim that this photo was made. I decided that a peace icon would make an interesting contrast to my full battle gear. It is like a Roscharch test of sorts. Or the half-full. half-empty glass. What do you think?
Posted 34 months ago. ( permalink )

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Pulker says:

What do I think? well, as you've said, it makes an interesting contrast: the peace icon on the hand of a soldier... it gives me the idea of a soldier who is no more sure about the war.. he has painted the peace icon on his hand and he's showing it while he's checking if somebody is watching at him.. i don't know if i've well explained my idea, it would be easier in italian :P
Posted 34 months ago. ( permalink )

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clande  Pro User  says:

impressive!
Posted 34 months ago. ( permalink )

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Jayel Aheram  Pro User  says:

Pulker: One thing is for certain, war is sometimes boring.

Clande: Thanks.
Posted 34 months ago. ( permalink )

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BillyWarhol  Pro User  says:

Give Peace a Chance*

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Seen next to a fellow photo of March 17 Rally Photos. (?)
Posted 33 months ago. ( permalink )

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BillyWarhol  Pro User  says:

Hi, I'm an admin for a group called LIVING WITH WAR, and we'd love to have your photo added to the group.


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Seen next to a fellow photo of March 17 Rally Photos. (?)
Posted 33 months ago. ( permalink )

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dugm2  Pro User  says:

This stupid war seems to have turned you into a true artist.
Great shot.

Stay safe.
Posted 32 months ago. ( permalink )

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artorius says:

Soldiers are most of the time the biggest pascifists !!
Love this picture because of its composition and lights and because of the contrast what Jayel mentioned battle gear and peacesign.., not because of its message.
The message isn't new to me
Posted 32 months ago. ( permalink )

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Jayel Aheram  Pro User  says:

BillyWarhol: Indeed.

Dugm2: Thank you. And I shall stay safe.

Artorius. I am glad you enjoyed the photograph for its merits. Thank you.
Posted 32 months ago. ( permalink )

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Faunagraphic  Pro User  says:

great photo
Posted 31 months ago. ( permalink )

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SoMK  Pro User  says:

I like this pict.. I like it because it's not a blatant "in your face" kind of statement like "wooot ! he's a soldier and he's pro peace yaddihyaddah".
No, it's more subtle..
First, duh, you're a soldier so the "no to war" message is intriguing.. Second, the sign is discreet and hidden. Only visible to people close enough to touch you..
It brings the subject down to a human level.. War is on big scale, peace is one man at a time.
Posted 31 months ago. ( permalink )

T. Tabish [deleted] says:

I love this.
Posted 31 months ago. ( permalink )

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nessasarm says:

8DDDDD


what a great find!
omg


:DDDDDDDD
im screaming!
aaah
8D
Posted 30 months ago. ( permalink )

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JoyfulRebellion says:

beautiful!
Posted 30 months ago. ( permalink )

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driftingfocus  Pro User  says:

I've looked at this photo a few times, and I like it more and more each time.
Posted 30 months ago. ( permalink )

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Faye White  Pro User  says:

powerful! I love it
Posted 29 months ago. ( permalink )

prawn_furniture [deleted] says:

I was going to post something very verbose, but changed my mind. This image is VERY powerful and I'm glad you had the wherewithall to create it and post it.

peace and wellness be with you.
Posted 29 months ago. ( permalink )

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Donita<3 says:

i love this picture! im definatly adding it to my favorites.
Posted 26 months ago. ( permalink )

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deputy112283 says:

there anren't many perfect pictures but yours sure is indeed perfect!!
it is surely remarkeable!!!
like Dugm2 said.. STAY SAFE!!!
Posted 24 months ago. ( permalink )

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Pacdog  Pro User  says:

Well done... Point is there!! Kudos!!

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[discovered in the photophlow welcome room] (?)
Posted 24 months ago. ( permalink )

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rock2rye  Pro User  says:

Nice one, bro!
Posted 23 months ago. ( permalink )

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rock2rye  Pro User  says:

"Imagine all the people living life in peace. You may say I'm a dreamer, but I'm not the only one. I hope someday you'll join us, and the world will be as one." -- John Lennon
Posted 23 months ago. ( permalink )

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Hotash  Pro User  says:

thank you

please consider adding to
One Million Peace Signs
Posted 23 months ago. ( permalink )

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aldoyle1975 says:

To whom it may concern,

I am currently producing a large concert that will be broadcast across America and possibly Europe. One factor in this show is visuals of the world by ordinary people, looking through face book it is very obvious that so many of you have a great eye. We are looking for photos that represent many aspects of modern life such Love, Loss, Family War Nature etc. So if you might be interested please send your suggestions and interest to voiceofhope2@gmail.com we would love to hear from you.

Kind Regards,

Allen Doyle.
Posted 23 months ago. ( permalink )

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D. Gambill says:

Brilliant.
Posted 22 months ago. ( permalink )

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masoomabeatty says:

I love this picture too!!!!!
Posted 22 months ago. ( permalink )

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jpwauthier says:

Thanks for the picture, we used it on CentPapiers : L’OTAN doit se retirer de l’Afghanistan
Posted 22 months ago. ( permalink )

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HBuzacott says:

"The duality of man" -- Full Metal Jacket (Poster)
Posted 21 months ago. ( permalink )

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Gianfranco Goria  Pro User  says:

Good! I linked youyr photo at www.afnews.info today.
Posted 21 months ago. ( permalink )

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toddheft says:

powerful!
Posted 20 months ago. ( permalink )

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F@bione© by Mela  Pro User  says:

Ciao, sono amministratore di un gruppo chiamato Officina99. Ci farebbe piacere aggiungere le tuo foto al gruppo.
Posted 20 months ago. ( permalink )

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j3nNiK4 says:

Thank you; this is an amazing picture. It is incredibly ironic that we wage war in order to make peace....I used this image for a painting that I entered for a scholarship; I hope you don't mind. I added an american flag in the background only because it is for a patriotic scholarship; when I get it back I am going to paint over it because I think it takes away from the message of the painting. You can view the painting if you want; it should be pretty easy to find because it's my only photo on here. Thanks again!
Posted 20 months ago. ( permalink )

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!=!! says:

Hi, I'm an admin for a group called Named by song, movie & book, and we'd love to have this added to the group!
Posted 19 months ago. ( permalink )

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Adam Awad says:

This is absolutely beautiful...
Posted 19 months ago. ( permalink )

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Tttea1963  Pro User  says:

Hi, I'm an admin for a group called peace, love and YELLOW, and we'd love to have this added to the group!
Posted 18 months ago. ( permalink )

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randipanda says:

This is a beautiful and touching photo. It should be seen everywhere.

Jayel, thank you, and all of our troops, for your service and sacrifice. Please know that we pray for your safety and we hope you come home soon. With love and gratitude... randi
Posted 18 months ago. ( permalink )

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kugarov says:

Super!!!
Posted 18 months ago. ( permalink )

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`^Ashepsut`^  Pro User  says:

Hi, I'm an admin for a group called Zarafa: Pictures with a soul, and we'd love to have this added to the group!
Posted 18 months ago. ( permalink )

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Mairi Stephen  Pro User  says:

Stunning, powerful......what a shot.
Posted 18 months ago. ( permalink )

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Jayel Aheram  Pro User  says:

Thank you, everyone.
Posted 18 months ago. ( permalink )

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outthevanwindow says:

So powerful. Love it.
Posted 18 months ago. ( permalink )

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-Marlith- says:

THIS IS AMAZING! Gorgeous, symbolic and powerful.
Posted 18 months ago. ( permalink )

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words_for_the_wind says:

Since you seem to be okay with borrowing, I'm nabbing this one for a Facebook pic. If that's any problem, just let me know! What a moving picture. Reminds me of that bumper sticker... "It will be a great day when our schools get all the money they need and the military has to hold a bake sale to buy a bomber." :)
Posted 18 months ago. ( permalink )

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humthistuneforever. says:

this is absolutely beautiful.
Posted 17 months ago. ( permalink )

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sickstylez says:

Really interesting!

Some people think that we can't live in peace without wars ant thast's really sick!
Posted 17 months ago. ( permalink )

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Debbie C.B.'s  Pro User  says:

Hi, I'm an admin for a group called Working Class Heros, and we'd love to have this added to the group!
Posted 16 months ago. ( permalink )

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Pink Sherbet Photography  Pro User  says:

Love it. My husband is USAF (21 years) and our son is Army...I'm reenlisting (prior service) in the Army next year (because they raised the limit to age 42 and I'll be 39 in a couple weeks) Anyway, love this!
Posted 15 months ago. ( permalink )

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IngaBjörk says:

i love this!
Posted 15 months ago. ( permalink )

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^Berd  Pro User  says:

Interesting. If only the military operations in Iraq were serving the cause of peace.
Posted 15 months ago. ( permalink )

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philbertobehan says:

Hi, I'm an admin for a group called 7 seconds.War,Peace and Disaster, and we'd love to have this added to the group!
Posted 15 months ago. ( permalink )

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Tra-vein-ya says:

Insta-Love. Amazing.
Posted 15 months ago. ( permalink )

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Paige Filloon  Pro User  says:

This is amazing.
Posted 14 months ago. ( permalink )

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Queen Kwon says:

This photo is very amazing nice work:)
Posted 14 months ago. ( permalink )

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Bonny G says:

Increese the peace!!!! LUV LUV LUV IT!!!
Posted 13 months ago. ( permalink )

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creativeconceptscelebrates says:

Please add your photos of peace to our facebook fan page focused on peace (Creative Concepts Celebrates), go here to join: www.new.facebook.com/topic.php?topic=6534& uid=4132659...

Thanks!

Valorie
Posted 12 months ago. ( permalink )

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dbadagna says:

This is j3nNiK4's painting based on this photo.

 by j3nNiK4

Posted 12 months ago. ( permalink )

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Jayel Aheram  Pro User  says:

Dbadagna: I am aware of that. :)
Posted 12 months ago. ( permalink )

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dbadagna says:

Just wanted to make it visible (and practice inserting a photo into a comment, something I'd never tried, and never knew how to do) :)
Posted 12 months ago. ( permalink )

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F¤x says:

Amazing shot! I really like it!
Bye...
Posted 12 months ago. ( permalink )

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zak_greant  Pro User  says:

Thanks for sharing this great photo under a Creative Commons license! I used the image as part of a slide deck for a presentation on the future of the net.

You can see the image in context at:

www.slideshare.net/zakgreant/the-age-of-liter ate-machines...
Posted 12 months ago. ( permalink )

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Fireman Johnny says:

Hi, I'm an admin for a group called "The Brave Warrior's" and Families Supporting Them, and we'd love to have this added to the group!
Posted 11 months ago. ( permalink )

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maplemama  Pro User  says:

Through your generous cc2.0license, I've included this lovely image in a holiday video that I created for the Third Annual Blogger Christmahanukwanzaakah Online Holiday Concert.
www.citizenofthemonth.com/2008/12/23/third-an nual-blogger...

The video and attribution can be viewed here:
flickr.com/photos/mrsmaple/3129871703/

Best wishes this holiday season! -Allison
Posted 11 months ago. ( permalink )

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maresogno67 says:

bella foto!
Posted 11 months ago. ( permalink )

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rock2rye  Pro User  says:

more PEACE Signs bro... (:

Mabuhay ang Kapayapaan!
Posted 11 months ago. ( permalink )

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wbrice83186 says:

What the hell is this? I bet you think it's original and deep. Oh wow! You contrasted War and Peace! In the most ass way possible!
Posted 11 months ago. ( permalink )

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dbadagna says:

I think you mean "asinine," as "ass" is not an adjective. In any case, it's best to be courteous at all times at Flickr, as we are a community. As your mother told you when you were young, "If you don't have anything nice to say, don't say anything at all."
Posted 11 months ago. ( permalink )

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msbeanworks says:

good picture
Posted 11 months ago. ( permalink )

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GeirBergh  Pro User  says:

Hi, I'm an admin for a group called War Photography, and we'd love to have this added to the group!
Posted 9 months ago. ( permalink )

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Haya Zee says:

ironic..
Posted 9 months ago. ( permalink )

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Panos_  Pro User  says:

Hi, I'm an admin for a group called Lands of Alexander, and we'd love to have this added to the group!
Posted 9 months ago. ( permalink )

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therealshawnshawn  Pro User  says:

Hi, I'm an admin for a group called Political Art Now, and we'd love to have this added to the group!
Posted 7 months ago. ( permalink )

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halamen says:

Hi,

Your photo has been used in a travel article at the Matador network with a link back to your photostream. The post can be found here:

matadortrips.com/go-in-peace-seven-asian-war- destinations/

Thanks for sharing your wonderful picture!

Cheers,
Hal
Posted 7 months ago. ( permalink )

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photosaccount says:

i have a simian line, :)
Posted 6 months ago. ( permalink )

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lampy29 says:

Hi, I'm an admin for a group called worldchangeforum and hope you could submit this to worldchangeforum.org's pool!

Peace
-Matt
Posted 6 months ago. ( permalink )

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RickandKathy-Flickr'n Fools :)  Pro User  says:

Excellent shot!!!!!!!! Peace!
Posted 5 months ago. ( permalink )

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BiWhizz says:

Impeccable picture, no doubt about it
Posted 5 months ago. ( permalink )

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erpmtm06 says:

i just saw this photo. I'm in love.
my fiance is a soldier and this embodies his entire thought process towards the war.
i love it love it love! i'm stealing it and using it over and over
Posted 5 months ago. ( permalink )

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rock2rye  Pro User  says:

Hi, I'm an admin for a group called KAPAYAPAAN, and we'd love to have this added to the group!
Posted 5 months ago. ( permalink )

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scott digital stills says:

Please can i use this image in an anti war vid for youtube?

spiritualstudios
Posted 4 months ago. ( permalink )

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nina_antipatica says:

Very awesome picture, I used it in my blog about peace, I hope you don't mind! You can check it out here(I have added a link back to this page)-- peacereport.com/

Thanks!
Posted 4 months ago. ( permalink )

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Sorin.Stuparu says:

Excellent shot, great tones and composition
Posted 4 months ago. ( permalink )

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maresogno67 says:

Bella foto!
Posted 3 months ago. ( permalink )

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Earl h2o says:

hopefully when the wars have ended,this photo may come to symbolize that time.......powerful symbol,peace.
Posted 2 months ago. ( permalink )

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Involveyourself  Pro User  says:

Hi, We have used your great photo on our campaign webside linkThis campaign fights for human rights. We encourage youth around the world to give their face for human rights. We really liked the photo - and we hope others will to...
Posted 2 months ago. ( permalink )

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IamHuman0 says:

Wonderfull
Posted 4 weeks ago. ( permalink )

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