Tag: Afghanistan
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Afghanistan from the air

I have flown over Afghanistan many times – probably too many for the health of the planet – on the way to countries in South East Asia, and back. When conditions have permitted, I have stuck my compact camera against the window and grabbed some shots of the amazing mountain scenery. Looking back at some…
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Afghanistan from the air
I have never been to Afghanistan, but from 36,000 feet or thereabouts, it certainly has a rugged beauty. Towering, snow-clad mountains are interspersed with deep, dark valleys where the sun sets early in the afternoon. Unfortunately – for those of us who like to gaze out of the window on the dramatic landscapes passing below…