Photographer: Thomas Abercrombie, 1968
"Caged Goldfinches," Kabal, Afghanistan
Last week I posted photos here that I took of the National Geographic exhibit in Duluth, Minnesota. Although the lights in the gallery made photographing difficult, I want to show you my favorite piece, even though my snapshot does not do it justice. To learn more about this outstanding photographer who was born in Stillwater, Minnesota, go here and here. He was a true adventurer as well as a terrific photographer.
It took me a moment to realize what this photo was. It's quite odd and very disturbing to me as a woman. But I hope these little birds brought her some happiness in private.
ReplyDeleteThat is a powerful image! So many thoughts about the birds and the woman are running through my head.
ReplyDeleteOi, I think the birds in the cage have more freedom than the woman in the burka.
ReplyDeleteGreat photo of a great photo.
Great post. And thank you so much for these links.
ReplyDeleteGreat images
ReplyDeleteThis is a beautiful photograph. Wouldn't be fun to travel with a NGeo photographer for a year?
ReplyDeletetalk about symbolism...
ReplyDeleteGreat photo. As if the "most caged" ones if I can say so were the birds.........
ReplyDeleteScary. Very scary.
ReplyDeleteFabulous shot. Thanks for the site.
ReplyDeleteWhat an amazing photo this is! And so full of meaning!
ReplyDeleteYes, symbolism. An amazing photograph. Thanks for sharing it.
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