James Lee: A Photographer in Afghanistan

Just yesterday Stoney sent me a link for the blog of a photographer, James Lee, who is currently photographing from the Kunar province in Afghanistan. This is the first time I've heard of him, but his work is fantastic. The combination of his photojournalistic talent and his insightful written explanations/background of the photos give you a real glimpse into the actual Afghanistan. I believe that the general U.S. population only knows as much as they see on the nightly news. When in fact, there is so much more depth to the story.





Do you really know what our soldiers are doing over there?
Do you understand the turmoil and suffering innocent Afghan's have been through?
Do you realize how many heros are fighting for you?
Do you see that in the midst of war, our brave soldiers are working to help rebuild the country?

These are all questions I'm asking myself as well.

Please just remember that there is always more to the story. We get so caught up in our own little bubbles that we forget there are real people over there. Afghan families, American families, Canadian families, Latvian families, even families all the way from New Zealand, and everywhere in between - we are all in this story. There are so many that have lost their loved ones. I don't understand this, but I believe that our soldiers are there for good reason. Our soldiers are amazing, brave, strong, courageous, chivalrous, tough, loving, and devoted. They are hard workers, proud American's, and loving husbands, wives, dads, moms, brothers, sisters, sons and daughters.

You may not believe in this war, but believe in those fighting for us.



Please pray for our soldiers. Pray for all those fighting for our country. Pray for the innocent who are caught up in this war.

If you are interested in learning more about the area, this is a great book:


Much love.
-Ali