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Fresh Zebah

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James Lee
on February 16, 2010 1:14 AM Share: Share on Facebook submit to reddit StumbleUpon Toolbar
02152010-2.jpgBefore lunch, Marsham Khan rotates a goat head above a steel ammunition can full of hot coals in Gahziabad district, Afghanistan on February 15, 2010. "Removing all the hair is the hardest part," said Khan, an Afghan Security Guard (ASG) at Combat Observation Post (COP) Pirtle King. "The tongue is the best meat, it has a very sweet taste."

Words and Photo by James Lee

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By bruce greifenstein on February 22, 2010 7:15 AM

Great photo of the barbeque!! Loved it! Keep the amazing photos coming in for a very BRAVE job. besos mi primo yo esto en PERU ahora.

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James Lee has partnered with the Museum of Ventura County to create a special two day photography exhibit.

Earlier this year, Lee used this blog to share his stories as a photographer in today's Afghanistan. His previous work has included articles on humanitarian aid in South Asia and sectarian conflict in the Middle East.

Lee graduated from San Francisco State University with a degree in international relations, and served in the United States Marine Corps prior to becoming a photographer.

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