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A policeman stands in front of a building which was damaged after a rocket fired
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A policeman stands in front of a building which was damaged after a rocket fired
A policeman stands in front of a building which was damaged after a rocket fired from Syria landed nearby, in the border town of Kilis, Turkey January 22, 2018. REUTERS/Osman Orsal
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Architecture Armed Conflict Attack Break Building Bullet Hole City Life Crisis Damaged Depth Of Field Destroy Out Of Focus Police Real People Ribbon Urban City Violence Window Unrecognisable
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In this powerful print captured by Osman Orsal, a policeman stands resolute in front of a building that bears the scars of an attack. The once pristine exterior now stands unrecognizable, marred by the destructive force of a rocket fired from Syria and landing nearby in the border town of Kilis, Turkey on January 22,2018. The image portrays the aftermath of armed conflict with haunting clarity. Bullet holes pepper the walls like macabre polka dots while shattered windows reveal glimpses into a city life interrupted by violence. The ribbon-like cracks snaking across the structure serve as a somber reminder of lives disrupted and communities torn apart. With creative use of depth-of-field and silhouette, Orsal captures not only the physical destruction but also conveys an atmosphere thick with crisis. The out-of-focus foreground suggests an environment still reeling from chaos while emphasizing the stoic presence of law enforcement amidst adversity. As we gaze upon this photograph, we are reminded that behind every damaged building lies countless stories untold - stories that speak to resilience and determination in times when architecture crumbles under forces beyond our control. This image serves as both documentation and testament to human strength in face of destruction, urging us to reflect on our shared responsibility for peace and rebuilding shattered cities.
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