For the dead children

On the first glance this might look cute or funny, but it isn't, not at all. Every single one of this 'funny' red caps is a symbol for a dead child, born or even unborn...

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kwerfeldein says:

** This was voted a HIT from Hit, Miss or Maybe **
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Magicker says:

haunting and quite spooky

This was voted a hit from Hit, Miss or Maybe
Posted 42 months ago. ( permalink )

pixy* says:

nice shot!
Posted 42 months ago. ( permalink )

T_DAWG says:

Touching...so the ones without cap stand for the living children? Where is this, and whats the context?
Nice picture, well composed, good use of DoF!
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Posted 42 months ago. ( permalink )

A_R_D_E_N says:

This was voted a HIT from Hit, Miss or Maybe

Good that you put the note - i got some funny comments of a picture of mine that was of a torture cell!

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Posted 42 months ago. ( permalink )

uomolibero17 says:

......touching
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gimbo1 [deleted] says:

very nice and dramatic
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Posted 42 months ago. ( permalink )

piscochile says:

Thaks for share it

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Posted 42 months ago. ( permalink )

RtOaNn says:

so symbolic!
Posted 42 months ago. ( permalink )

asimpleheartcrying says:

So sad! Great photo subject.

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♪Mean Mister Mustard♫ [deleted] says:

Excellent use of repetition. This is a very engaging and sad image.

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mjseee says:

I look at this and am sad, to think each red cap respresents a lost child and a broken heart of those who have lost =)

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movie_punk says:

unique subject and good comp.

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mummyto4ms says:

sad indeed, i like the linearity of the image. ( Comments x3 )

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Posted 42 months ago. ( permalink )

mummyto4ms says:

me again, different group

I too wonder about the one missing cap ?( Love Photography )

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Posted 42 months ago. ( permalink )

cocolinda says:

great perspective... and quite sad also...
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Sabine says:

Touching and sad. Very well captured, though.
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MonicaSmoot says:

Beautiful image. Thanks for explaining the caps.

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carolinecohenour says:

Dramatic and meaningful...well done.

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seangel eye says:

thanks for telling us something so unusual for Europe.
thats a very god cut for this image.
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Posted 42 months ago. ( permalink )

*atrium09 says:

WOW..... Is beautiful, great shot......... (4 Aces)
Posted 42 months ago. ( permalink )

canadia-eh says:

you've turned something so sad into something that is also quietly beautiful.
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Celtic Dragonfly says:

Oh my...this is so touching! Nice capture...beautifully done :^)
Posted 42 months ago. ( permalink )

MShades says:

I've always loved these monuments. It's a very touching, respectful and simple way to deal with loss.
Posted 42 months ago. ( permalink )

Zenith Phuong says:

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what a sad photo...

thank you for sharing this to us...

each and everyday, we learn something new...
Posted 42 months ago. ( permalink )

colodio says:

I guess most of these reminders are for abortions.
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nyomee wallen says:

Sad story of our life!
Posted 42 months ago. ( permalink )

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SanityRanch says:

This is heartbreaking... Thank you so much for posting this picture.
Posted 42 months ago. ( permalink )

julioc. says:

Congrats, Thomas! Your beautiful composition is a Please post it to the pool.

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Posted 33 months ago. ( permalink )

PixMix says:

Sad but beautiful representation, my heart goes out to all the little souls who never received a chance to live.
Posted 33 months ago. ( permalink )

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