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Posted by Scotfot (Kabul, Afghanistan) on 12 July 2008 in People & Portrait and Portfolio.

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Jatin from New Delhi, India

nice composition. a picture that speaks more than words.

12 Jul 2008 5:04am

saeed from ahwaz, Iran

lovely composition for showing child labour!! so effective indeed! well done

12 Jul 2008 7:48am

@saeed: Child labour, or maybe collecting fuel for the home? Many thanks for your comment!

Namaki from Bordeaux, France

is that coal they are carrying ? What a job and I suppose it's quite hot too ! I love the mouvelent of their clothes , they are probably walking fast !

12 Jul 2008 9:12am

Scotfot from Kabul, Afghanistan

Yes, coal - it was a hot dry and very windy day - lots of dust!

12 Jul 2008 9:22am

Ana Lúcia from Leiria, Portugal

Your images make you feel you are there... excellent.

12 Jul 2008 10:13am

Lorraine from Gatineau, Canada

Lovely image, they're beautiful and healthy, can't be something bad ;)

12 Jul 2008 10:17am

étranger from Toronto, Canada

This is heavy; fortitude driven by indigent necessity.

12 Jul 2008 11:42am

Tamara from Fort Myers, FL, United States

Fuel for the home! If only the children here realize how lucky they are to have no chores! Here, they just play Nintendo Wii..with which the energy is already provided!! :p

12 Jul 2008 4:18pm

Observing from West Cheshire, United Kingdom

It's a hard life. Very well portrayed in this image.

12 Jul 2008 8:00pm

Jennifer Radio from Statesville, United States

a wonderful portrayal of everyday life.

12 Jul 2008 10:58pm

Dunedim from Zaragoza, Spain

Women hard workers since young. Good captured

13 Jul 2008 9:20pm

Michael Rawluk from Prince George, Canada

Terrific shot of what life is like in another part of the world. They certainly look healthy.

14 Jul 2008 4:03am

Pavla from Saint James City, United States

healty? that can't be good for their spine at such a young age. It's a beautiful shot though!

14 Jul 2008 1:54pm

dj.tigersprout from San Bruno, United States

a cultural moment, wonderfully captured!

14 Jul 2008 2:37pm

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