Killing Field Phnom Phem Cambodia

PAVMAN · #1 (**permalink**) 18-11-2007, 09:30

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A reminder of how mankind can do unspeakable acts towards one another and at times the rest of the world looks on and let it happen apart from when it has some strategic importance like OIL!
Cambodia was such a place of little importance so we let it continue for nearly 10 years

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**Alistair** · #2 (**permalink**) 18-11-2007, 10:05

As you say a poignant reminder of the depths the human race can sink to.

Alistair

ukhero · #3 (**permalink**) 19-11-2007, 09:38

An amazing if not chilling picture. It makes me think of my own mortality.

Great documentary image well done

Nik

PAVMAN · #4 (**permalink**) 19-11-2007, 21:09

Thanks Nik chilling is the correct word to describe one's feelings
Cheers Peter

shazzer · #5 (**permalink**) 23-11-2007, 21:30

I agree a chilling image and in a strange way a beutiful abstract composition. Brilliant use of black and white and colour to enhance the image.

pete478 · #6 (**permalink**) 24-11-2007, 01:01

A powerful and moving image Pete

PAVMAN · #7 (**permalink**) 24-11-2007, 10:26

Sharron/Peter Thank you for your comments
Cheers Peter

fayswon · #8 (**permalink**) 12-12-2007, 05:50

very gripping....It's embarrassing how we humans can be so sanctimoniously against cruelty and yet glibbly ignore it, if fighting it, doesn't quite fit our present agenda

Mausue · #9 (**permalink**) 12-12-2007, 07:12

As Nik so aptly said a chilling image and an awful reminder that we're members of a race that often only gives places like Cambodia, Rwanda, Zimbabwe (and the list goes on) our consideration when the big news channels decide to sensationalise and give them their attention.

That said it's a well taken shot and I agree with Shazzers observation.

Swisschef216 · #10 (**permalink**) 27-12-2007, 12:00

Peter,
You just said so well "some strategic importance like OIL" is so true.
I have seen similar things in my travels, but I can't help to ask myself the same question over and over --WHY--.
Wars have not solved too many problems, but certainly created alot of human misery on both sides.
Thanks for sharing this thought provoking picture. Hans