He's so beautiful, so peaceful, and yesterday's photo of the man holding the bird (that you so kindly pointed out) shows me that all is not as reported, there's so much 'goodness' in your photos, it's comforting. We tend to think of political climate as the way it is, but the people they change all that. Your photos give me hope and that's a very good thing...

17 May 2008 9:55am

@Lorraine: The vast majority of folk just want to live in peace - just like anywhere else.

Ron from Saint Louis, United States

A beautiful informal portrait ... such depth and character in the face of this young man.

17 May 2008 10:45am

Marie-Hélène Ammor from Casablanca/Paris, Morocco

Your great portraits show the humanity of the photographer !

17 May 2008 10:51am

@Marie-Hélène Ammor: ... I'm not sure about that :-)!

Helma from Tehran, Iran

Kindly eyes and face too !! Great portrait ... thanks.

17 May 2008 12:49pm

Rags from Plano, United States

This is a well made image. I really like it.

17 May 2008 7:10pm

Anita from West Nottingham, United States

The light colors go with his open face. Very nice!

18 May 2008 12:35am

Michael Rawluk from Prince George, Canada

I wish I knew how you did it. How you get people to pose in that open friendly way.

18 May 2008 10:18pm

@Michael Rawluk: Many thanks for your comment! Most Afghans I've met are friendly, there is probably a bit of inquisitiveness as well as many don't have much contact with westeners. Many like to practice their English, so they will tag along chatting away.

Marion from Nanaimo, BC, Canada

What a handsome young man with such kind eyes. A wonderful portrait.

19 May 2008 8:36am

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