Thursday, 3rd June 2010
Skies of Afghanistan
by Erik Johnson
This is a shot I took while flying in Afghanistan behind a Medical Evacuation helicopter. A beautiful country lost in War.
Equipment: Canon 5D Mark II
Erik Johnson
Currently serving in Afghanistan, CPT Johnson is an avid photographer who loves people and what they do. Candids are my absolute favorite and I take every opportunity to "steal" the moment so that I can share it later.
Website: www.armyOTguy.com
Skies of Afghanistan by Erik Johnson was photo of the day on Thursday, 3rd June 2010. It is tagged Mountains. You can leave a comment below.
20 Comments
Mesquitobiker
Absolutely stunning! My departed sister served in Afghanistan as an NGO nurse/midwife working with Afghan women in the late 1990s and she loved the beautiful, stark, high, dry country that is Afghanistan.
Michael
Amazing landscape.
Celeste
Well done
Su
Lovely coloured sky and landscape and as you say a beautiful country. Congrats on POTD
Jaz
This is lovely. I’m wondering if you take this picture from another helicopter. A great shot.
Marah
So sad…
Pauline Jones
This is the part of Afghanistan the God made; down below is the part that man made.
Rosie
The landscape is amazing. Well done.
Wanda Krack
Wonderful captured lighting.
bob
Nice capture. THANK YOU FOR YOUR SERVICE!
renee
well said pauline, the colors are very stunning in this shot also
planet lover
It is a beautiful place indeed. You captured the glory of nature and the advances of technology in one great shot. I’m so glad that was a medical rescue helicopter; a killing one would have been devastating…
Marie Dunphy Harding
It’s nice to see the beautiful part of Afganistan. Thank you.
Miriam
Thank you for serving Erik. Wonderful lighting and coloration,…this photo says alot.
Erik johnson
Thanks guys! It’s been very challenging over here but wonderful. I’m a medical officer and see a lot of things that I wish I didn’t, but I guess its part of the job. Jaz, yes, I was in another Helicopter.
GYPO
Apocalypse Now. Brilliant film and this is a superb photo. Stay safe my man and come home in one piece. EX Grunt, Brtish Forces
Dennis
Great composition with the helicopter in the foreground. It is sad what is going on down below!
Malta photography
Simple but very meaningful
Julia Gleason
Way to go Erik! You always find the “Golden” moment! Julia
Laurie
A poignant picture! Thanks, Erik, for serving on “The Healing Team” as an OT. Your website and photos are awesome.