I Got These For You
No person was harmed in the making of this image. However, millions have suffered because of this gem. Please, go HERE to learn more. Spread the word.
Blood Diamonds
Blood Diamonds are gems, mined with great loss
Losing their beauty, for the deaths that they cause
A murky violent business, by the rulers of the day
Violating anyone, who dares get in their way
Dying for diamonds, a powerful message to send
Whatever you try, greed always wins in the end
With the eyes of the World upon them, maybe they may see
Its time to stop this violence and set their people free
©Alex Oliver 2007
Available for sale as Cards, Matted Prints, Laminated Prints, Mounted Prints, Canvas Prints, Framed Prints and Posters

Susan Grissom, about 1 year ago
Masterfully done Helen
Catherine Crim..., about 1 year ago
wow helen
John Segon-Fis..., about 1 year ago
Wonderful Image
Melinda Showers, about 1 year ago
beautiful
Al Bourassa, about 1 year ago
Powerful!
Al
Jon Clark, about 1 year ago
Excellent, your images are really starting to speak for themselves. Also the title of this image works so well romantic comes to mind. And on the other hand it very disturbing. The soft glow around the hand is somewhat holy as well
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Cheers Jon
Hoffard, about 1 year ago
Great work Helen!!! Really gets the message across!!!
nikspix, about 1 year ago
So cool & unique! Great job!
googa, about 1 year ago
Heavy ! Your starting to make me think to hard ! I don’t know what to come up with? lol ! I have a mental block. but you on the other hand (NO PUNT INTENDED). Have some mind blowing material ! keep up the great work , and keep inspiring us . well done Helen ! hats off !
Beverly L., about 1 year ago
very nice work
GrayeaglePhoto..., about 1 year ago
Uggg
ferndesign, about 1 year ago
wow
Judith Oppenhe..., about 1 year ago
powerful image, Helen.
Cheri McEachin, about 1 year ago
Good lord this is awsome—-scary but awsome
Tiffany Dryburgh, about 1 year ago
Gruesome but it sure gets the point across! Well done!
SnapHappy, about 1 year ago
Helen, I don’t know how you create these! Well done again!!
Tammy Soulliere, about 1 year ago
oh creepy! very powerful imagery!
wolfllink, about 1 year ago
Powerful Powerful Image Powerful Powerful Message. I’m glad to see some one pationet about this wrong as much as I am. Great work!
Christopher E...
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about 1 year ago
wow!! talk about an impact, you created a big one with this
Mia1, about 1 year ago
This is just to cool. Fantastic.
Lisadee, about 1 year ago
Ohh Helen this is brilliant, macabre and made with the best intent – love it for all those reasons. An arresting design.
paul romanowski, about 1 year ago
thx, can you ftp it over.
kirk out…...........beam this over if you can…............good image, a bit bloody…........thought….......
Irene Burdell, about 1 year ago
Superbly done and a powerful message.
Antanas, about 1 year ago
Perfect
RichardV, about 1 year ago
Great work Helen. VERY powerful. Hope the message gets across.
martin venit, about 1 year ago
HELEN I HOPE THAT YOU CAN FEEL, THAT YOU’RE REALLY MAKING A DIFFERENCE. YOUR WORK IS POWER. YOUR TALENT IS OBVIOUS, MORE THAN THAN THAT, IT IS YOUR ABILITY TO RID PEOPLE OF IGNORANCE THAT IS NEEDED. DO YOUR THING WOMAN.
MisterD, about 1 year ago
Very haunting image..
Robert Knapman, about 1 year ago
Excellent image – powerful message – committed soul you are. Well done.
Renate Dartois, about 1 year ago
Wow Helen your artistic creations always send a very powerful message-Bravo well done.
paulevelin, about 1 year ago
very well composed
excellent image
Joyce Dickens,..., about 1 year ago
Very dramatic; wonderful message here; superb work, the lighting on this is magnificent!
Beatriz R. Ald..., about 1 year ago
Very powerful message. Great composition Helen!
clau, about 1 year ago
powerful message Helen!
Ann Garrett, about 1 year ago
Excellent work, very thought provoking
Darline, about 1 year ago
beautifully done..excellent
Sean Farragher, about 1 year ago
well done
paul romanowski, about 1 year ago
THANKS FOR INSPIRATION….....
IS THIS A GOOD ADDRESS…......HO, HO…..?
Zigga, about 1 year ago
Brilliantly done. Very powerful.
wolfllink, about 1 year ago
so cool, great job!
petelangman, about 1 year ago
well done helen. cool work
Nikki Mulkern, about 1 year ago
Wow!!! This is really powerful, wonderful!
alistair mcbride, about 1 year ago
Well done Helen,powerful image and message.
StacyLee, about 1 year ago
The processing here is really fantastic Helen! Very powerful!!!
Dylan Cotton (..., about 1 year ago
Another powerful image, I particularly admire the attention to detail here, those fingers look like they’ve been scratching through the dirt for days. Wowzers Helen.
Julie Langford
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about 1 year ago
Wow – full of impact, hits like a hammer – Exceptional work Helen
jerry alcantara, about 1 year ago
another stunning work of the good artist
Angel312, about 1 year ago
Very powerful! Great work.
Angel312, about 1 year ago
Very powerful! Great work.
AMHERN0525, about 1 year ago
excellent work
Greta McLaughlin, about 1 year ago
Stunning work again Helen and with an absolutely clear message. Masterpiece. This should be on billboards everywhere.
mgadise2, about 1 year ago
wow…wonderful artwork
Siamesecat, about 1 year ago
amzingly done, I LOVE IT… siamese Cat and Kittens.
Ruben Flanagan..., about 1 year ago
great work Helen, I refuse to buy diamonds for this very reason,
cheers
ruben
Carlo Cesar Ro..., about 1 year ago
Stunning image and message! More power Helen!
Barssel, about 1 year ago
Powerful image Helen…......makes me angry and sad at the same time.
Peco Grozdanovski, about 1 year ago
Wonderful work and great message dear lady! My compliments!!!
BySilent, about 1 year ago
Another outstanding piece in this series.
micmac, about 1 year ago
Wow !Fantastic work.
Kurt Tutschek, about 1 year ago
great image – and thanks for the information…
Biswajit Pandey, about 1 year ago
Nice idea and composition, interesting title.
Gregory Ewanowich, about 1 year ago
A very Powerful and incredible image and message.
Melissa Vowell, about 1 year ago
whoa that hit me smack bang in the face Helen.
Karen Cougan, about 1 year ago
now that has impact…..........well done
xkc
Deri Dority, about 1 year ago
Another awesome image Helen. I love the new direction your artwork has taken.
Dave Sandersfeld, about 1 year ago
Powerful presentation!
aelend, about 1 year ago
great photo-manipulation!
Care, about 1 year ago
Great cocept….personally I’m not a jewellry wearer….just the ring my beloved bestowed on me….I find it mind boggling when I thinkk of the worth given to ..shiny things…worth that can out weigh the living….
Suzanne German, about 1 year ago
again helen – terrific powerful work – go woman go!!!
suzanne
Helen Bascom, about 1 year ago
Thank you to everyone who has commented and favorited this work. Please take note of the links to learn more and give to help make a difference.
Darline, about 1 year ago
wow, nice,,great work .saw the movie blood diamonds…whew eye opener
Jesicat, about 1 year ago
great image and wonderful message!
Lior Goldenberg, about 1 year ago
Powerful image and message!
Birgitta, about 1 year ago
Powerful work!
Burns the meaning right through a person!
Seriously Helen..your stuff stays with the viewer long after they’ve moved on, etc.
It really does…
Helen Bascom, about 1 year ago
Wow, thanks Birgitta. It is my hope to make an impression for change in the world.
Elf Evans, 12 months ago
A very strong comp, storyline about a very pressing problem!!!
Scott Denny, 11 months ago
This is crazy cool! Great photo!!
HollyK, 11 months ago
You are a wonderful artist Helen…this is quiet mesmerising
apjenkins, 11 months ago
Greta piece with a great message many more need telling Keep up your great work.
kcranmer, 9 months ago
Very cool work!
Nuh Sarche, 9 months ago
WHOW!!!!!
joan warburton, 9 months ago
Powerful image and message!
intheflesh, 9 months ago
Picture paints a thousand words
Mia1, 9 months ago
Awesome. This is Brilliant
PPPhotoArt, 9 months ago
wow this is so powerful, and is the message it portrays!!!!!!
Dave Miller, 9 months ago
talk about making a point – powerful work, excellent
MissA, 7 months ago
Hey! That is Harry Potter’s hand from the movie The Philosipher’s Stone!! Well done. I love this photo
Helen Bascom in reply to MissA’s comment, 7 months ago
LOL No it’s a photo I took. I’ve never seen a Harry Potter movie. :-)
MissA, 7 months ago
Oh I’m sorry!
paulevelin, 7 months ago
superb composition
Paul (Quixote)..., 4 months ago
and the winner is: HELEN BASCOM
Paul Scarsella, about 1 month ago
so true!!!!