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Desert Power
Desert Power
brumer0


Photograph Information Photographer's Comments
Camera: Sony DSC-S700
Location: Herat, Afghanistan
Galleries: Portraiture, Photojournalism
Date Uploaded: Oct 22, 2008

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 Took this name from the book Dune. Frank Herbert referenced that the people of the desert represented the greatest force [in the area]. His point was that the tireless effort for freedom is a person's will.

Story:
Took this when I was in Herat, Afghanistan this summer. This man was selling Camel rides to soldiers for money. I took some photos and the soldier I was with got a ride, and gave the man a Euro for his time (1/3 of the average day's pay for a person in Herat).

These photos in this scene are some of my favorite I have taken.

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 11/08/2008 09:26:42 PM
It was actually Three Euro that I borrowed from you :)!! This is an outstanding photo. Maybe I am a bit biased because I was there, but this really captures the moment! Spot on Mr. Rumer!!
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 10/23/2008 02:40:31 PM
One of the best camel pictures I've ever seen.
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