Wow, what a great photo, I love it, with the reflection of the disrepair in the window, the shop seems displaced yet very 'fitting' ;) they are so handsome too...

5 Sep 2008 8:06am

Jenny from United Kingdom

I love this image. I can't help smiling back at the guys in this picture, they look so cheerful! Beautifully framed shot.

5 Sep 2008 8:22am

Marie-Hélène Ammor from Casablanca/Paris, Morocco

Portrait in situation in front of his store! Smiling and proud ! I like photos taken in the real life!

5 Sep 2008 11:10am

Pavla from Saint James City, United States

Nice straigh on portrait!
And the Mickey Mouse sweatshirt rocks too ;)

5 Sep 2008 1:09pm

Tamara from Fort Myers, FL, United States

He appears to be very proud and friendly. I also noticed the Mickey Mouse sweater! :)
Nice image with character!

5 Sep 2008 1:44pm

Rabbit from Richmond, United States

I think the mannequin in the window is funny - I mean how come in different countries the mannequins don't resemble more the peoples features there?

5 Sep 2008 2:27pm

@Rabbit: There is no manufacturing base in Afghanistan so most goods are imported hence the lack of indigenous looking mannequins. They do stand out as looking strange especially as the styles of clothing on the mannequins are not quite what you see elsewhere. Particularly out of place looking are the female mannequins which are usually adorned by low cut wedding dresses - somewhat out of place in a country where all women are covered and many wear the all enclosing burka. Just a personal observation :-)

kerfendal from Paris, France

in the mind of your great reportage in this country, all your shots are very interesting

5 Sep 2008 3:44pm

Ana Lúcia from Leiria, Portugal

Mickey Mouse !!! What a face :-) Funny!

5 Sep 2008 5:47pm

nanne from Netherlands

A very nice photo!

greetings, Nanne

5 Sep 2008 9:06pm

dj.tigersprout from San Bruno, CA, United States

a much lighter and humorous take! great shot!

5 Sep 2008 10:11pm

@dj.tigersprout: Many thanks for all your coments - they are greatly appreciated!

Daryl from Amagasaki, Japan

Great lively image.

6 Sep 2008 1:34pm

emily from Adelaide, Australia

the smiling guy in the background caught my eye.

i also like the reflection on the glass. gives this shop it's context (the kind of street it's in)

6 Sep 2008 1:37pm

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