This photograph was taken by a French photographer, Philip Poupin, in Kabul Afghanistan.
This photograph was not a new one (taken in Jan 2010), but It has been republished on today NZ Heralds.
At the first glance, I thought, how come a newspaper has an image of game cover on its front page? Then, I read the details and it's about a small group of NZSAS troop undertaking missions in
Afghanistan. (this image from stuff.co.nz)
I can't find the front page image of today NZ Heralds on the net but instead I find this image which is similar to that one.
Afghanistan. (this image from stuff.co.nz)
I can't find the front page image of today NZ Heralds on the net but instead I find this image which is similar to that one.
See how cinematic it is!!! His facial expression, as if he's been undergoing some serious battles.
It is undoubtedly a awesome photograph and it has a compelling power that could draw people attention to its story. Well at least it appeals me to read the story, to dig out who the soldier is, what is the NZ troop doing over there and remind me of some kind of images of games like Call for Duty, Rainbow Six.... (image from www.davidicke.com/forum/)
Photo by French photographer - Philip Poupin