Afghan Girl: The Moving Tale Of The Woman Behind The World’s Most Iconic Photograph
A Photography Classic Sewn Into Clothing For Safe Keeping
In order to keep the Afghan Girl picture safe, Steve McCurry sew his film roll to his own clothes, as he usually did when working in troubled areas. When he presented it to his contractors at National Geographic, they knew immediately they were looking at cover material.
However, we’re not entirely sure if they were prepared for the photo’s astounding success; it became an immediate hit. And after a couple of years since its first publication in 1985, it was already known as a classic in the world of photography. Today, it is recognized as one of the most distinguishable images in the world.
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