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Albums: Afghanistan

Afghanistan

Photos taken in Afghanistan in the Spring and Summer of 2008. Places covered include: Kabul, Ishtalif, the Bamiyan Valley and Band-e-Amir.
8 images Submitted by ric on 1 March, 2009 - 23:41

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Colors and contrasts on the streets of Kabul. (Note: This shot is proof that every once in a while you can get good results by sticking a camera out the window of a moving car! All praise be to Sports Mode, digital cameras, and the motor drive...)

Uploaded on 04/03/2009 - 22:41 by ric 1058 visits 1 comment

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The stark beauty of the Dragon's Back, near Bamiyan. Despite the isolation, people still manage to turn up for picnics or just to hang out. Mine fields keep it fun.

Uploaded on 04/03/2009 - 22:40 by ric 1045 visits 1 comment

baburstomb.jpg

The mosque at Babur's tomb in Kabul (Bagh-e Babur).

Uploaded on 04/03/2009 - 22:40 by ric 1157 visits Add new comment

thewall1.jpg

The austere perimeter wall near a U.S. military base in Kabul.

Uploaded on 02/03/2009 - 00:07 by ric 1055 visits Add new comment

theartshop1.jpg

Art Shops are now common sites in downtown Kabul.

Uploaded on 02/03/2009 - 00:07 by ric 1466 visits Add new comment

phantominblue1.jpg

A woman shops at her local Kabul grocer. The purple sandles round out the ensemble nicely.

Uploaded on 02/03/2009 - 00:07 by ric 1003 visits 1 comment

hangingout1.jpg

A typical street scene in Kabul -- Kids just hanging out.

Uploaded on 02/03/2009 - 00:07 by ric 1029 visits 1 comment

flyingintokabul1.jpg

A spectacularly colorful view from the plane as I fly into Kabul.

Uploaded on 02/03/2009 - 00:07 by ric 1033 visits Add new comment
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