world-famous photos 3

You may not have any interest in photography, and though you probably know some of these shots because they went around the world.
Maybe some of you disagree when I say this also refers to street photography, but I think it's really interesting to see how a photo can influence the world and reach that many people.
I'll post some photos from time to time, choosing photos from today and from the past, from Europe and anywhere else, from famous events or just awesome examples of 'normal' street photography. I hope you enjoy and get some inspiration, maybe :)

Afghan Girl



Date: published in the June 1985 National Geographic issue
Place: refugee camp on the Afghanistan-Pakistan border
Photographer: Steve McCurry

About:
"This portrait summed up for me the trauma and plight, and the whole situation of suddenly having to flee your home and end up in refugee camp, hundreds of miles away", Steve McCurry said about the girl in the photo. I think there's nothing more to add.
After being the cover of Nation Geographic's June 1985 issue, the photo became one of the most famous photos all time and has been used on flyers, posters and calendars.
17 years after the photo of the 'afghan girl' was taken, she was relocated and interviewed by McCurry. This occasion was the second time she had ever been photographed in her life, and she hadn't ever seen the world-famous photo of her face.

Links:
There are quite many interesting interviews, texts and videos on the internet about it.
A Live Revealed
The Original Article
Interview
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