Originally Posted by
nizmugen
Omayra Sánchez was a 13-year old victim of the Nevado del Ruiz volcano which erupted on November 13, 1985 in Armero, Colombia, causing massive lahars which killed nearly 25,000. She was trapped for 3 days in water, concrete, and other debris before she died.
Her image was taken by photojournalist, Frank Fournier, shortly before she died. The image caused controversy due to the photographer's work and the Colombian government's inaction in working to prevent the Armero tragedy despite the forewarning that had been available, when it was published worldwide after the young girl's death.
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Omayra_S%C3%A1nchez
I remember seeing that picture as a a little kid. Left a lasting impression...
and as for the rest.. well.. I really have no words... we've all seen at least the majority of them before. They serve their point. They make us think, and reflect.