'Afghan Girl': Taking National Geographic's Most Famous Photo

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Renowned photographer Steve McCurry earnestly recalls shooting the photo 'Afghan Girl' for National Geographic. 'Afghan Girl' is often described as one of the most recognizable photos in the world.

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The Chautauqua Institution presents a conversation with renowned Photographer Steve McCurry. This program was recorded on July 26, 2010.

Steve McCurry, a winner of many of photography's top awards and a member of the Magnum Photos photography cooperative since 1986, is recognized universally as one of today's finest image-makers. Best known for his evocative color photography, McCurry, in the finest documentary tradition, captures the essence of human struggle and joy.

Many of his images have become modern icons; his June 1985 National Geographic cover photo, "Afghan Girl," is often described as the most recognizable photo in the world today.

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[EmcSqre2]

The expression on this girl's face redefines my concept of pain. My entire heart goes out to her and her country's hardship.

[TrueInnovator159]

Okay, let me set it out straight people. You're not a pervert if you think she is beautiful. She is very beautiful, there is nothing wrong with admitting something that is true. Look up the definitions of "pedophilia" and "perversion" for the love of God people. I just stated that she is beautiful and I'm in my 20s. Does that make me a pervert? No, it doesn't! So stop with this bullshit of "oh I'm a pervert" or "now I feel like a pervert". Its okay to compliment on someone's appearance. Shit...

[WutsUpRawr]

Shes beautiful :) omfg i wish i had her eyes

[oyasumitenshi]

She's on the wall in my Geography class :D

[Melly241000]

wow i want to draw her she so beautiful and her eyes are stunning 

[ThePennygirl]

A well caught shot I pray her community has improved.

[twiwonder]

@robertslistening Da vinci painting her. Now there's a good plan. :)

[taylorbran123]

To be in a refugee camp with no makeup hygiene or anything an to still be that beautiful that is true beauty.

[peanut589]

she is beautiful



[mzChocoSensualHedbob]

It's sad that what she suffered in life, has taken away some of that enthralling beauty she had then. But she was beautiful...

[DICKTURPIN1976]

to cut a long story short.. he just happened to photo a little kid in a refugee camp with unusual eyes.. it went global, then he talks shit bout how this one split second opportunity came presenting itself, the sun moon and stars all came into perfect alignment, he heard a voice in his head say "shoot now" an the rest is history....