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I have been sent a message by Flickr staff regarding the graphic nature of my recent images shot of Moharam in Chennai 2010 which have been duly restricted from public view , which as a stricture is fair enough ,I have shot Moharam in several cities for several years in India all documented at my archives at Flickr in a separate set and and as a collection .
I dont glorify blood but it exists in the Shia faith and I have shot it as a reality and true documentation..
My reply to their message ..
Thank you
Firstly I dont shoot porn only street reality of religion as it exists I have moderated the images 59 items
of children head cutting hope you will understand and make note of this change and remove it from restricted category..
this is a true documentation of a religious rite the world has a right to know ..
thank you for your guidance and your advise much needed and as you know I strictly adhere to Flickr terms and conditions..
I have moderated the said items 59 of them and hope you will re review my account as per your discretion..
Firoze Shakir
Photographer No1
