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"Oranges for Sale" (X-post from r/pics) (OP - TerrorAlert) (1200x808) (i.imgur.com)

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[–]SirDifferential 15 points16 points ago

The photo in question was shot by this chap Steve McCurry in Kabul in 2003. If you think the photo seems to have something you find vaguely familiar then your senses are correct! The same person also shot the famous Afghan Girl photo in 1985. You can see more of his work here. His work is highly emotional, so please be prepared.

[–]JerrMe 2 points3 points ago

Thank you, I thought it was familiar. Also those eyes never cease to amaze me.

[–]butternut99 1 point2 points ago

My mom who was born and raise in Afghanistan always said that her eyes told a story. They still do. Even in that comparison picture. Everything about her has changed a bit. But those eyes..

[–]mikedubb84 36 points37 points ago

Definitely not abandoned. I can see a dude selling oranges.

[–]RicksterCraft 6 points7 points ago

But, while it isn't abandoned in the sense of someone is still using it, it is abandoned in the fact of having no up-keep. I mean, just look at those walls! Or that car... thank god he put a towel under those oranges....

[–]TezzaMcJ 7 points8 points ago

dilapidated != abandoned

[–]nubbled21[S] 0 points1 point ago

So if i see a redditor taking pictures of an abandoned building, can I assume that location is not technically abandoned?

[–]rubysparks 6 points7 points ago

This picture makes me sad :(

[–]nubbled21[S] 11 points12 points ago

TerrorAlert was the OP. Wanted to share it immediately. Give him some for sharing!

EDIT: Also found that a year ago the actual OP was ifyouonlyknew

[–]komma_klar 2 points3 points ago

that's fairplay :) and a really nice photo

[–]owigotprcd 5 points6 points ago

Abandonporn always frustrates me because I always want the back story / location. I guess that's the reason for the phrase 'if this ____ could talk'

[–]CallidusUK 4 points5 points ago

Kabul, Afghanistan. Also, notice the bullet holes in the vehicle?

[–]sspavvess 5 points6 points ago

That is the single most depressing thing i've seen this week.

Good job.

[–]deanasaurs77 4 points5 points ago

Yeah, not abandoned. War torn is not abandoned.

[–]ddaw735 2 points3 points ago

Thats an awesome coat.

[–]ForgottenFork 2 points3 points ago

That looks like a 1964 Chevy Nova.

[–]rusky325i 4 points5 points ago

It's a Gaz-24 Volga.

[–]dirtyfries 3 points4 points ago

Gas cap is in the wrong place if I'm not mistaken. Good eye though, really close.

It's more than likely some old Soviet-era knock-off.

[–]SynthPrax 1 point2 points ago

Dayum! That's bleak.

[–]fishfails 1 point2 points ago

Freedom! In America you would be pepper sprayed and jailed for not having a permit. I wish I was being sarcastic.

[–]Otter_Than_That 1 point2 points ago

Where in America do you live? We have unlicensed fruit and vegetable stands all over the place in the rural south...

[–]psw1994 1 point2 points ago

those bullet holes....

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