I enjoyed this photo. Some people are too sarcastic here. It's real life. Do not exaggerate about editing.
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March 5, 2013
March 5, 2013
Kyrgyz Nomads, Afghanistan
Photograph by Matthieu Paley, National Geographic
This Month in Photo of the Day: National Geographic Magazine Features
Kyrgyz herders adore their cell phones, which they acquire by trading and keep charged with solar-powered car batteries. Though useless for communication—cellular service doesn't reach the isolated plateau—the gadgets are used to play music and take photos.
See more pictures from the February 2013 feature story "Stranded on the Roof of the World."
Travel back in time to a 1950 article on the Wakhan corridor »
See pictures of Afghanistan »
7 comments
This is a edited photo 100 % or the camerman and his crew gave them their mobile devices for this particular shot. This people never saw a mobile (cellphone) in their entire life,I guarantee you.
AH, the world of today. Such a combination of the new and the "not so new"...! Great image!
Awesome blend of old and new culture. I love their expressions!
As a high school student interested in photography these works are truly inspirational.
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