Afghanistan like you've never seen it before!
It pains my heart that whenever we see or read about Kabul in Afghanistan, we only think about terrorism, blood and death. But the city is much more than just that even if the mainstream media would like us to believe in just that. With a history of more than 3500 years, it is now world's 64th biggest and 5th fastest growing city!
Here it is: Afghanistan like you've never seen it before - a photo-story from Kabul!
So I am here to break some common misconceptions about the city which is stunningly beautiful, through these images by my friend Habib whom I interviewed early this year. I encourage you all to look through these images with love and share them with your family and friends to break the image that the media wants us to have.
Here it is: Afghanistan like you've never seen it before - a photo-story from Kabul!
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| Portrait of a friend! |
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| Early morning in the fields... |
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| Darul Aman Palace |
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| Some snow on the terrace... |
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| Kabul |
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| Walking together |
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| Early in the morning... |
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| Pine |
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| Resting after a hike... |
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| Walking with friends... |
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| Dry landscape.... |
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| Those mountains are calling... |
So I am here to break some common misconceptions about the city which is stunningly beautiful, through these images by my friend Habib whom I interviewed early this year. I encourage you all to look through these images with love and share them with your family and friends to break the image that the media wants us to have.
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| Lovely colourful landscape |
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| Walking up... |
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| Kabul |
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| Snow capped mountains around Kabul |
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| View from the palace |
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| Capturing Palace in ruins... |
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| Looking away... |
Over etc the years the city has been through many phases of destruction and reconstruction, and inshallah tough times won't last forever and the city will be restored to it's past glory. I hope with time old wounds will be healed and the city will rise like a phoenix from the ashes.
Amen!
Planning a trip to Afghanistan
To many of us Afghanistan seems like a far away and dangerous country, but there are many who make their way there and live to tell us the tales. Here's a brilliant article from someone who has been there a few times and knows the country quite well: The Ultimate Guide to travel in Afghanistan.
Hey Sid .. thanks for sharing this positive post from Afghanistan.. so good to see the beauty of this rugged land
ReplyDeleteYou are welcome Prasad :)
Deletewow awesome photos from Afghanistan.
ReplyDeleteThanks a for the post.
I am really happy to be able to share something positive about Afghanistan :)
DeleteIt has been my dream to visit Afghanistan. Loved this blog. I hope I make it there someday.
ReplyDeleteBarren and beautiful. Thanks for sharing this.
ReplyDeleteAbsolutely gorgeous landscapes! I would love to visit Afganistan one day.
ReplyDeleteSuch stunningly beautiful ! Thanks for showing this Afghanistan which is still alive. Hope to make it there one day.
ReplyDeleteReally nice set of images. And a very welcome change of pace for this beautiful country.
ReplyDeleteStunning photos! Incredible trip.
ReplyDeleteStunning pics but that is not Darul Aman palace, where is it?
ReplyDeleteIt is Paghman Palace, west of Kabul.
DeleteStunning pics....
ReplyDeletebeautiful pics.. thanks for sharing. Perhaps one day I could visit the country. I used to have someone close from Afghanistan...
ReplyDeleteAmazing images Sid. It's on people like you to share the truth and reality of places like these. Afganistan seems wonderful. I hope it can be returned to past glory in the future.
ReplyDeleteSome great pictures. I was there in October and hopefully the country is changing, albeit slowly, but they must treat their women better in future.
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