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, 11 months ago
Masterfully done Helen
Catherine Crim..., 11 months ago
wow helen
John Segon-Fis..., 11 months ago
Wonderful Image
Melinda Showers, 11 months ago
beautiful
Al Bourassa, 11 months ago
Powerful!
Al
Jon Clark, 11 months 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, 11 months ago
Great work Helen!!! Really gets the message across!!!
nikspix, 11 months ago
So cool & unique! Great job!
googa, 11 months 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 !
hallucingenic, 11 months ago
very nice work
GrayeaglePhoto..., 11 months ago
Uggg
ferndesign, 11 months ago
wow
Judith Oppenhe..., 11 months ago
powerful image, Helen.
Cheri McEachin, 11 months ago
Good lord this is awsome—-scary but awsome
Tiffany Dryburgh, 11 months ago
Gruesome but it sure gets the point across! Well done!
SnapHappy, 11 months ago
Helen, I don’t know how you create these! Well done again!!
Tammy Soulliere, 11 months ago
oh creepy! very powerful imagery!
wolfllink, 11 months 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..., 11 months ago
wow!! talk about an impact, you created a big one with this
Mia1, 11 months ago
This is just to cool. Fantastic.
Lisadee, 11 months ago
Ohh Helen this is brilliant, macabre and made with the best intent – love it for all those reasons. An arresting design.
paul romanowski, 11 months ago
thx, can you ftp it over.
kirk out…...........beam this over if you can…............good image, a bit bloody…........thought….......
Irene Burdell, 11 months ago
Superbly done and a powerful message.
Antanas, 11 months ago
Perfect
RichardV, 11 months ago
Great work Helen. VERY powerful. Hope the message gets across.
martin venit, 11 months 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, 11 months ago
Very haunting image..
Robert Knapman, 11 months ago
Excellent image – powerful message – committed soul you are. Well done.
Renate Dartois, 11 months ago
Wow Helen your artistic creations always send a very powerful message-Bravo well done.
paulevelin, 11 months ago
very well composed
excellent image
Joyce Dickens,..., 11 months ago
Very dramatic; wonderful message here; superb work, the lighting on this is magnificent!
Beatriz R. Ald..., 11 months ago
Very powerful message. Great composition Helen!
clau, 11 months ago
powerful message Helen!
Ann Garrett, 11 months ago
Excellent work, very thought provoking
Darline, 11 months ago
beautifully done..excellent
Sean Farragher, 11 months ago
well done
paul romanowski, 11 months ago
THANKS FOR INSPIRATION….....
IS THIS A GOOD ADDRESS…......HO, HO…..?
Zigga, 11 months ago
Brilliantly done. Very powerful.
wolfllink, 11 months ago
so cool, great job!
petelangman, 11 months ago
well done helen. cool work
Nikki Mulkern, 11 months ago
Wow!!! This is really powerful, wonderful!
alistair mcbride, 11 months ago
Well done Helen,powerful image and message.
StacyLee, 11 months ago
The processing here is really fantastic Helen! Very powerful!!!
Dylan Cotton (..., 11 months 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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11 months ago
Wow – full of impact, hits like a hammer – Exceptional work Helen
jerry alcantara, 11 months ago
another stunning work of the good artist
Angel312, 11 months ago
Very powerful! Great work.
Angel312, 11 months ago
Very powerful! Great work.
AMHERN0525, 11 months ago
excellent work
Greta McLaughlin, 11 months ago
Stunning work again Helen and with an absolutely clear message. Masterpiece. This should be on billboards everywhere.
mgadise2, 11 months ago
wow…wonderful artwork
Siamesecat, 11 months ago
amzingly done, I LOVE IT… siamese Cat and Kittens.
Ruben Flanagan..., 11 months ago
great work Helen, I refuse to buy diamonds for this very reason,
cheers
ruben
Carlo Cesar Ro..., 11 months ago
Stunning image and message! More power Helen!
Barssel, 11 months ago
Powerful image Helen…......makes me angry and sad at the same time.
Peco Grozdanovski, 10 months ago
Wonderful work and great message dear lady! My compliments!!!
BySilent, 10 months ago
Another outstanding piece in this series.
micmac, 10 months ago
Wow !Fantastic work.
Kurt Tutschek, 10 months ago
great image – and thanks for the information…
Biswajit Pandey, 10 months ago
Nice idea and composition, interesting title.
Gregory Ewanowich, 10 months ago
A very Powerful and incredible image and message.
Melissa Vowell, 10 months ago
whoa that hit me smack bang in the face Helen.
Karen Cougan, 10 months ago
now that has impact…..........well done
xkc
Deri Dority, 10 months ago
Another awesome image Helen. I love the new direction your artwork has taken.
Dave Sandersfeld, 10 months ago
Powerful presentation!
aelend, 10 months ago
great photo-manipulation!
Care, 10 months 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, 10 months ago
again helen – terrific powerful work – go woman go!!!
suzanne
Helen Bascom, 10 months 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, 10 months ago
wow, nice,,great work .saw the movie blood diamonds…whew eye opener
Jesicat, 10 months ago
great image and wonderful message!
Lior Goldenberg, 10 months ago
Powerful image and message!
Birgitta, 10 months 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, 10 months ago
Wow, thanks Birgitta. It is my hope to make an impression for change in the world.
elfevans, 10 months ago
A very strong comp, storyline about a very pressing problem!!!
Scott Denny, 10 months ago
This is crazy cool! Great photo!!
HollyK, 9 months ago
You are a wonderful artist Helen…this is quiet mesmerising
apjenkins, 9 months ago
Greta piece with a great message many more need telling Keep up your great work.
kcranmer, 7 months ago
Very cool work!
Nuh Sarche, 7 months ago
WHOW!!!!!
joan warburton, 7 months ago
Powerful image and message!
intheflesh, 7 months ago
Picture paints a thousand words
Mia1, 7 months ago
Awesome. This is Brilliant
PPPhotoArt, 7 months ago
wow this is so powerful, and is the message it portrays!!!!!!
Dave Miller, 7 months ago
talk about making a point – powerful work, excellent
MissA, 6 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, 6 months ago
LOL No it’s a photo I took. I’ve never seen a Harry Potter movie. :-)
MissA, 6 months ago
Oh I’m sorry!
paulevelin, 5 months ago
superb composition
Paul (Quixote)..., 2 months ago
and the winner is: HELEN BASCOM