The story behind the world’s most famous photograph | CNN
WEBMar 23, 2015 · Three decades ago, Steve McCurry took arguably the most iconic picture of all time. Yet even after all this time, the pre-eminent photographer brims with enthusiasm when he talks about “Afghan ...
Steve McCurry - Wikipedia
WEBHe became interested in photography when he started taking pictures for the Penn State newspaper The Daily Collegian. [3] After a year working in India, McCurry traveled to northern Pakistan where he met two Afghans who told him about the war across the border in Afghanistan. [4]
5 Captivating Photographs by Steve McCurry - TheCollector
WEBJan 1, 2024 · Camels Under a Blackened Sky is a captivating photograph taken by Steve McCurry during the aftermath of the Gulf War in 1991. The image offers a poignant glimpse into the devastating environmental and human impact of the conflict on the nation of Kuwait.
How One Photographer Captured A Piercing Gaze That Shook …
WEBJul 26, 2015 · National Geographic photographer Steve McCurry, shown in Kuwait in 1991, says his big break came at a refugee camp near Peshawar, Pakistan, after he heard the sound of children laughing.
Steve McCurry
WEBThe essence and magic of Steve McCurry's photographs come to life in work 'Capturing the Soul': an artist's book that compiles his 40 best shots to commemorate the 40th anniversary of the iconic and renowned portrait of the Afghan girl.
Steve McCurry: The Ground Zero Photographs - Popular Photography
WEBSep 10, 2011 · A living legend of conflict photography doesn’t hesitate when war comes to his home town. Here, McCurry tells his 9/11 story, accompanied by a portfolio of his stunning Kodachromes from Ground Zero—some of which have never been seen publicly.
Afghanistan - Steve McCurry
WEB"I was covering the war that erupted between the militias after the Russians withdrew from Afghanistan, photographing the aftermath of an attack on Kabul when, without warning, another rocket attack began. I took cover in what turned out …
Steve McCurry - International Photography Hall of Fame and …
WEBBest known for his photograph Afghan Girl, he has gone on to document the impact of war and conflict to humans and the environment. Steve McCurry’s career in photography has seen him travel the world covering conflicts, vanishing traditional cultures and scenes from contemporary society.
Afghanistan Through the Lens of Magnum Photographer Steve McCurry
WEBAug 26, 2015 · Magnum photographer Steve McCurry has spent his career traveling the world—often disguised as a native or embedded among remote groups of people in places destabilized by war and unrest. Though his name might not be familiar, his portrait of a green-eyed Afghani girl that graced the cover of National Geographic in 1985 is …
Photos by Steve McCurry: Photographer Discusses Afghanistan's …
WEBSep 5, 2021 · Acclaimed photographer Steve McCurry captured the beauty of Afghanistan for almost 4 decades. He describes his hopes and fears for its people after the Taliban takeover.