This very recent colorization of Malcolm Browne’s iconic 1963 photo of a Vietnamese Mahayana Buddhist monk’s self-immolation is both technically impressive and terrifying. (Image: Reddit)
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Parting Shot: Inflamed
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technicolor nightmare
The first time I saw this picture as a child it shocked me to the core. Even now I just cant reconcile that serene meditative face that's half on fire. Knowing what I know now about war, I full embrace this monk's sacrifice and only wish that today people felt that same way about the horrible price of war rather than acting as if its a video game with no real consequences.
Rage against the machine!
Beautiful coloring job on an iconic pic. Remember this one as a kid, and it still has a big impact. Horrible scene, but big-time conviction to go through that……