PAULA LERNER PHOTOGRAPHY • Boston, MA USA • 617-489-6747
AFGHAN STORIES: Exhibit Web Gallery
Many news stories out of Afghanistan cover the ongoing insurgency and hardships of war. But few tell of how people are rebuilding in war's aftermath. This body of work, exhibited at five venues in New England in 2008 - 2009, explores this other side of Afghanistan. Further information at www.lernerphoto.com (click on logo above) under Exhibits and Events tab. Photos are for browser viewing only. Kindly contact Paula Lerner for permissions and usage information. All photos are © Paula Lerner. All rights reserved.
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KABUL, AFGHANISTAN - 12/17/2005: During rush hour at the end of the day, bikes, pedestrians and all manner of vehicles make their way home through clouds of dust and exhaust that look like pea soup and can feel like a sandstorm. After the Russian invasion and during the Taliban rule, most of the city’s trees were cut down either for firewood or to limit snipers. Between the lack of trees to hold the soil and many unpaved dirt roads kicking up dust, Kabul’s poor air quality causes many Kabulis to suffer from respiratory problems and an ongoing hacking cough. (Photo by Paula Lerner/Aurora)