Posted by Scotfot (Kabul, Afghanistan) on 22 April 2008 in Cityscape & Urban and Portfolio.
Another residential district situated at the foot of TV Hill. It is in a Shia area. Gravemarkers everywhere.
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Another great view, there is such a mish-mash of constructions and varied things to observe- is that a plastic picnic table and chairs (centre right) ? Are those stalls selling things? There is a lot to see in this shot.
22 Apr 2008 12:34am
@Rhys: This image is not easy on the eye! Yes, plastic chairs... !
Wow, a powerful image.
22 Apr 2008 12:35am
One more strong composition.
22 Apr 2008 1:24am
lovely photo and well done
22 Apr 2008 6:08am
Unimaginable...the stories in this photo took my breath away!
22 Apr 2008 6:29am
Wow, this is such stark reality to see as a visual tourist. Imagine living in this every day. I'm wondering if these grave markers are typical, or is this a poor cemetery. I am remembering reading The Kite Runner and the changes the Afganis went through after they were invaded by the Soviets, and when the Taliban took over... plus now the American presence there. The misery index must be off the charts for many.
22 Apr 2008 6:46am
@Viewfinder: Hi, many thanks for your comments! Yes, the stones are fairly typical though in some places there are more ornate graves, even some with ironwork. The burial grounds are not well defined and burials can be found in many open spaces.
Amazing culture shock, but reality.
22 Apr 2008 12:07pm
hello Scotfot ..seem to me familiar just like some poor districts of moroccan towns ! Nice captured with this tree in the middle and of same color with houses and ground
22 Apr 2008 3:38pm
Desolate and sad. Good photojournalism.
23 Apr 2008 11:22am
very haunting image, the tree also has an amazing shape to it.
24 Apr 2008 11:35am
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