A family portrait proclaiming to show "peace on Earth" has drawn the ire of social media.

In it, a family of five is shown, but the three females in the photo have their mouths taped shut while a smiling dad holds the "peace on Earth" sign and the son flashes a thumbs-up.

The photo was taken by Hannah Hawkes Photography, a photographer based in Rosepine, Louisiana. She said the photo was taken at the family's request, that she knows them well and "was in no way meant to promote abuse."

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In this file photo from October 2024, Atlanta Braves outfielder Jorge Soler and teammates react after losing to the San Diego Padres 5-4 in San Diego. The Braves and Soler, who now plays for the Los Angeles Angels, face a lawsuit by a fan injured at a 2021 World Series game at Truist Park in Atlanta. (Jason Getz/AJC)

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