Back streets of Kabul

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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Comments (10)

Rhys from Darlington, United Kingdom

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 5:34am

@Rhys: This image is not easy on the eye! Yes, plastic chairs... !

Margie from Auckland, New Zealand

Wow, a powerful image.

22 Apr 2008 5:35am

Ana Lúcia from Leiria, Portugal

One more strong composition.

22 Apr 2008 6:24am

Teresa Durães from Montijo, Portugal

lovely photo and well done

22 Apr 2008 11:08am

Lorraine from Gatineau, Canada

Unimaginable...the stories in this photo took my breath away!

22 Apr 2008 11:29am

Viewfinder from Bradenton, United States

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 11:46am

@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.

Observing from Chester, United Kingdom

Amazing culture shock, but reality.

22 Apr 2008 5:07pm

Marie-Hélène from Morocco

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 8:38pm

Anita from West Nottingham, United States

Desolate and sad. Good photojournalism.

23 Apr 2008 4:22pm

Pavla from Saint James City, United States

very haunting image, the tree also has an amazing shape to it.

24 Apr 2008 4:35pm

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