"DMC", a photo from Quang Tri, North Central Coast

Photographer's Note

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During the war, Quang Tri province was the south part of DMZ � the abbreviation that typically refers to a demilitarized zone, an area where military equipment and activity are prohibited. In fact, the area has been the most horrible bloodshed.

"Today, anything about the war is found in either a museum or a tourist trap. You will not easily find war artifacts old American firebases. They disappeared a long time ago. Nobody cares about the war in Viet Nam: the vast majority of the population was born after the war ended and have no more memory of it than American youth."(Doug Young)

So I would call these kids DMC, or demilitarized children. Look at their smiles: do you agree that we could not find a trace of war?

Please share with me. Thanks.

Nhiem

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vincz (19113) 2007-09-20 5:51

Great shot, so well composed with these great smiling faces literally trying to "get through" the picture. I love the textures, the sand in particular giving so interesting grain.

omerozden (1259) 2009-04-02 6:25

hello nhiem,
it is surprising to see visitors over 1000 and no points.
very good that you manaegd have eye contact with all children.
their expressions are joyful and amusing.
your note is a touching one.
warm regards,
omer

peterpap (2863) 2017-04-20 14:10