Мне тоже так подумалось и автору снимка через 30 лет это же видится: "In the late 1970's I traveled through Afghanistan on several occassions. Of course, this once fascinating land succumbed to almost thirty years of war and devastation, driving many of its inhabitants into exhile. The photos here are of people who most probably no longer live in Afghanistan. Many, I'm sure, are no longer alive today. Nonetheless, their images live on from a country that was, not too long ago, a magical place for travelers to visit, and live". "Тем не менее, чтобы побывать и жить..." Без этой заключительной фразы у зрителя может сложится впечатление безнадёги...