Postcard AF-49

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flapjackgirl, Poland
flapjackgirl said:
posted over 13 years ago

amazing eyes!

Sohail, Afghanistan
Sohail said:
posted over 13 years ago

Around 6 years after the photographer took this photo found out the her eyes were so special which could cure skin deseases. So they came back to find her and took her to US.

silvija1603, Netherlands
silvija1603 said:
posted over 13 years ago

wauw!!!

truptispostcards, Canada
posted over 13 years ago

I have the original National Geographic magazine on which she appeared; they did a followup story again a few years ago and I also have the second release of that magazine with her updated photo.

jessicahsu, China
jessicahsu said:
posted over 13 years ago

wow~
i like this one!!!i know about that story.OMG,i really like her eye,some hope & story in them.do you have another one?

Bobsinblack, Belgium
Bobsinblack said:
posted over 13 years ago

I like this one too,very nice postcard ^^

elton1956, Brazil
elton1956 said:
posted over 13 years ago


This photo has a wonderful story. This lady lives in a strong woman today.
I read the National Geographic magazin were had this photo in the first cover, and I read a reportage telling about the woman of today.
Her name is Sharbat Gula.
You can see more at http://photography.nationalgeographic.com/photography/photographers/afghan-girl-cover.html
I´d like to get one postcard.
elton1956@yahoo.com.br

andrevf, Brazil
andrevf said:
posted over 13 years ago

Uau! So lucky to reiceive this postcard!

Asbosi, Germany
Asbosi said:
posted over 13 years ago

Her eyes are really impressive.

Marinuska, Russia
Marinuska said:
posted over 13 years ago

I dream to get this card!

zahrax6, Malaysia
zahrax6 said:
posted over 13 years ago

i cant stop looking at her eyes..

Kleine_Liebe, Germany
Kleine_Liebe said:
posted over 13 years ago

This is one of the most amazing photographs taken by a photographer. It#s mesmerizing

LongYu, China
LongYu said:
posted over 13 years ago

So nice.

manu_s, India
manu_s said:
posted over 13 years ago

WOW..this is stunning. Truly one of the best photograph of all times.

denarose, Australia
denarose said:
posted over 13 years ago

beautiful!

YUKA1022, Japan
YUKA1022 said:
posted over 13 years ago

I love it!

natallie, Taiwan
natallie said:
posted over 13 years ago

I watched her documentary on Nat Geo too.

notenoughpostcards, United States of America
posted over 13 years ago

This photograph has always mesmerized me! I too have the original National Geograhphic magazine with this beautiful image on the cover. Valdagua, you are so lucky to have received such an exquisite card!

dhyan, India
dhyan said:
posted over 13 years ago

Beautiful !!! Something about this picture !! Sure an all time Fav.

_array_, Russia
_array_ said:
posted over 13 years ago

In eyes fear and hatred...

Geltayaluna, Russia
Geltayaluna said:
posted over 13 years ago

I read about this picture yesterday, and today saw it here! Funny coincidence!=)
Amazing photo! And sad story...

clayse, United States of America
clayse said:
posted over 13 years ago

I have loved this image since I was a little girl. Amazing woman and amazing story.

anemone1, Finland
anemone1 said:
posted over 13 years ago

I remember the search, too.

CeciliaWSC, Malaysia
CeciliaWSC said:
posted over 13 years ago

how luckly i have received this postcard!!

Gabitelu, Romania
Gabitelu said:
posted over 13 years ago

I will add this to my wishlist!:)

Insolence, Ukraine
Insolence said:
posted over 13 years ago

amazing

iksi, Germany
iksi said:
posted over 13 years ago

U`ll never know what u can find somewhere deep in her eyes...

cobaltbluehue, Indonesia
posted over 13 years ago

everyone must want to receive this card, including me .. :)

Jaimie00, United States of America
Jaimie00 said:
posted over 13 years ago

Amazing picture. The photographer, steve mcurry, is in my city this month.

Goldcrest, Ireland
Goldcrest said:
posted over 13 years ago

Steve Mccurry's exhibition of his best photos including his famous "afghan Girl" is n Dublin City,Ireland at the moment. The real image is just beautiful!

mathilda0518, United States of America
mathilda0518 said:
posted over 12 years ago

it was received on my 18th birthday!!!!

crazyaboutpostcard, Canada
posted over 12 years ago

OMG! I love this postcard! I will add it to my wish list!

Nicolina, Netherlands
Nicolina said:
posted over 12 years ago

She've a beautiful green eyes.I'm reading from her live in Afghanistan.
It's now a problem for woman to live.
I like her card and wish her a good luck.

vips_mehta, India
vips_mehta said:
posted over 12 years ago

The best photograph i have ever seen :) very lucky the one who got it :)

Becker-Loong, Italy
Becker-Loong said:
posted over 12 years ago

I just got this card, amazing~~~

se-edith, Netherlands
se-edith said:
posted over 12 years ago


I love this card, have one for me?

akiko_w, Japan
akiko_w Postcrossing Supporter said:
posted over 12 years ago

World famous photo with National Geographic. I didn't know there's a card of this photo. This is amazing.

LittleSunflower, Germany
posted over 12 years ago

Amazing card, love it!

dnikitin, Russia
dnikitin said:
posted over 12 years ago
huskybell, Portugal
huskybell said:
posted over 12 years ago

The beautiful green eyes who ran the world. It was the cover of National Geographic.

Huskybell

lindaelisabeth, Netherlands
posted over 12 years ago

it's so beautifull, but also scary! I can't look long at her eyes....

Danoo, Germany
Danoo said:
posted over 12 years ago

OMG ... sooo amazing !

narkotika, Latvia
narkotika said:
posted over 12 years ago

Amazing photo! EYES!!! (h)

VisionWorks, United States of America
VisionWorks said:
posted over 12 years ago

Yes, this is an amazing photo and an amazing story of the Afghan Girl, now known to be Sharbat Gula.

There was a postcard of this image, but I think it is now out-of-print. Look over my website at www.changingworld.com

We are working to promote postcards into the future! I look forward to hearing from you. --VisionWorks

polly6, United Kingdom
polly6 said:
posted over 12 years ago

What an amazing photograph!!! It is a really wonderful photo of an amazing woman!!!!

AnaMat, Poland
AnaMat said:
posted over 12 years ago

Whoah, I want to have this one! Her eyes are stunning!

Meritxell, Spain
Meritxell said:
posted over 12 years ago

amazing!

anuwar, Malaysia
anuwar said:
posted over 12 years ago

I think this is the most famous postcard in the world!!

Aleksandra86, Belarus
Aleksandra86 said:
posted over 12 years ago

It is unreal!!! Hope I will have it one day!!! Beautiful photo, beautigul history, beautiful girl!!! Can anybody send such one to me by swap? Will be really happy!

whereissvets2, United States of America
posted over 12 years ago

This continues to be my favorite card - her eyes will forever share her story with the world.

RXN, Poland
RXN said:
posted over 12 years ago

i love that one :D

xiaomomo, China
xiaomomo said:
posted over 11 years ago

amazing card !
hope there is no wars in the world...
send postcards , no wars ...
deliver love !!!

butterflycard, Malaysia
posted over 11 years ago

A very famous figure.All girls can have a good life if they .......

Sohail, Afghanistan
Sohail said:
posted over 11 years ago

If they ??

mari-ar, Netherlands
mari-ar said:
posted over 11 years ago

That haunting look of a young girl (she was 12). Eyes full of BITTERNESS and FEAR. It's a striking shot, a masterpiece of photography and colour composition, an icon. BUT, I don't understand all those of you who gaily say 'I like it' or lightly call her a lovely, beautiful, wonderful woman! The most awful moments in life, captured, that's great journalist photography. Steve McCurry has an interesting site.

pixii, Hungary
pixii said:
posted over 11 years ago

this card is amazing but what makes it more beautiful is an afghan stamp on it

TonyGv, Spain
TonyGv said:
posted over 11 years ago

Wonderful card,nice woman with a big eyes¡¡¡¡¡amazing¡

oshara, Finland
oshara said:
posted over 11 years ago

Amazing and interesting!

heidegurke, Germany
heidegurke said:
posted over 10 years ago

I remember a german song: "your eyes so green, the sea couldn't be greener."(Cosa Rosa)

AnnaSz, Poland
AnnaSz said:
posted over 10 years ago

This postcard is the most popular postcard ever!~:-D Fantastic :-)

penangcrosser, Malaysia
posted over 10 years ago

1256!

Domza, Slovakia
Domza said:
posted over 9 years ago

iconic picture

Ewelina18022, Poland
Ewelina18022 said:
posted over 9 years ago

Those eyes are mesmerizing.

shafathahmed, India
shafathahmed said:
posted over 7 years ago

WOW A GIRL WHO CAN CURE SKIN DISEASES THROUGH HER ITS MIRACLE VERY NICE CARD TO RECIVER

Volodya_VA, Russia
Volodya_VA said:
posted over 7 years ago

This is a beautiful photo, the young woman is beautiful herself, and that makes for a truly beautiful postcard.

manik2642, Bangladesh
manik2642 said:
posted over 1 year ago

Best card of Afghanistan !
It will never come to my hand !!!!!

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