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Slave to Fashion
Photograph by Steve McCurry
An all-enveloping burka, the outer garb of conservative Afghan women, makes it hard to grab a quick bite on the go from a street vendor in Mazar-e Sharif. Though officially free to shed the awkward garment since the fall of the Taliban, only a small minority of women—especially in areas outside Kabul—actually do so. "Probably for every hundred women you see walking around in a burka, you'll see five or at most ten without one," says photographer Steve McCurry. "It's still very traditional."
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Camera: Nikon F100
Film Type: Fujichrome Velvia 50
Lens: 50mm
Speed and F-Stop: 1/125 @ f/4 |
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Weather Conditions: Sunny
Time of Day: Late afternoon
Lighting Techniques: Available light
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