Pride
My favorite photograph from Afghanistan. This father traveled 8 hours by mule to bring his mentally retarded son to us for a checkup. While many people look down upon the mentally retarded in this country and some family members are ashamed, when I asked if I could take their photo the father immediately stood up, putting his hand on his sons head and his chest swole with pride. This moment made me miss my family more so than any other during my time away.
In the story Military Advisory to the Afghan National Army.
12 Responses
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On 18 July 2008 Joshua Del Pino said:
You capture something here! I'm not sure what it is or how to describe it.
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On 18 July 2008 Joshua Del Pino gave props:
I don't know what the expressions are but I just like it.
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On 18 July 2008 geraldine gallagher gave props:
interesting view of life in the army...r your photos vetted
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On 18 July 2008 Virginie M said:
This shot is very strong!
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On 18 July 2008 Joshua Thompson said:
Geraldine, this is purely my view of the Army. The photos have not been vetted by any one within the organization except myself. I took more than 5000 photos during my year in Afghanistan and the vast majority I cannot post because they show things that I don't care to share publicly. War is ugly and dangerous not just for Soldiers... it's amazing what toy mines left behind by the Russian Army years ago can still do to children...
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On 18 July 2008 Ray Kenn gave props:
Powerful image, it speaks volumes. Well done.
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On 20 July 2008 Warren Mangione gave props:
A wonderful shot and story. I know what you mean about war being ugly. I was in Nam in '67-68. I appreciate what you are doing. God be with you.
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On 20 July 2008 spin360 said:
I think I can't know what you mean because I've never been around "soldiering"
but I appreciate what you are doing and how you are doing it.
God and human intelligence be with you -
On 21 July 2008 Roberto Morelli said:
Very powerful shot. I know what your job means since I have a friend of mine in the Italian aviation army in Kabul. God bless all of you there.
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On 21 July 2008 ALemon gave props:
Cool! The power of this photo is brought out in your description. Its something I would expect to see in National Geographic. Great job.
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On 22 July 2008 Craig Llewellyn gave props:
Awesome photo
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On 23 July 2008 Bryan Bloebaum said:
This is an amazing image. I'm one of those Americans who is not real crazy about how we've used our military the past seven years. But this photo and your description shows me you're sincere and makes me proud that men and women such as yourself are serving. Thanks a million.
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