A collection of old mortar shells made from the ruins of Cassino, Italy 1948

This photograph, titled "A collection of old mortar shells made from the ruins of Cassino, Italy," was taken by David Seymour in 1948. The image depicts two young boys standing amidst the rubble of a destroyed city, a stark reminder of the devastation caused by the war. The boys stand near a collection of mortar shells, a haunting symbol of the conflict that ravaged the region. The scene, captured in black and white, reflects the somber atmosphere of the aftermath of World War II, evoking a sense of loss and displacement. Seymour, known for his humanitarian work, documented the plight of people in war-torn regions, capturing the human cost of conflict.