Bearing up in the cold

Posted by Scotfot (Kabul, Afghanistan) on 27 January 2008 in People & Portraits and Portfolio.

Taken a few days ago. At c. 6,000 feet the air in Kabul is thin and soon gets very cold. Temperatures in the -20's C are common. Everyone feels the cold.

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Comments (12)

Calusarus from St Sorlin en Valloire, France

This portrait is really beautiful.

27 Jan 2008 3:13am

Michael Skorulski from Cigel, Slovakia

A lovely portrait. Just wonderful.

27 Jan 2008 4:29am

Steven from Montreal, Canada

Nice portrait!

27 Jan 2008 5:15am

badala from Leiria, Portugal

The details in this portrait are wonderful ... the texture of the skin, the eyes ... marvelous!

27 Jan 2008 6:06am

Lorraine from Gatineau, Canada

Your photos of the people of Afghanistan get to me so much...right to the Soul. You have to publish a book!

27 Jan 2008 8:53am

Dimitrios from ATHENS, Greece

superb portrait

27 Jan 2008 3:07pm

Anita from West Nottingham, United States

Scott: This is wonderful portrait. The lighting is just fabulous on his face. And such a face: weather and care worn; tired yet somehow gentle, or is it resigned?
Do people mind if you take their picture? Do you ask them first?
Thanks so much for sharing.

27 Jan 2008 3:26pm

@Anita: Hi Anita, thanks for your comments they are much appreciated. I'm usually walking around taking street scenes, people see this and often ask if I will take their picture. Most Afghans love having their picture taken! Sometimes I ask and the answer is usually yes. Boys ALWAYS want their picture taken and are eager to see the image. Girls sometimes say no to photographs while others are as keen as the boys! I do not photograph women unless as part of a wider street scene. I usually try and give prints and this is always appreciated! Bob.