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Pedaling East

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Matt Saint
on March 30, 2010 10:36 AM Share: Share on Facebook submit to reddit StumbleUpon Toolbar
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On a single speed bicycle, a bearded cyclist cranks into a desperate sprint before reaching a hill in Jalrez district, Wardak province on March 28, 2010. Located in central Afghanistan, this rural province borders Kabul to the east and is inhabited by a Pashtun ethnic majority. Among the estimated 527,000 inhabitants, conflicts can range from land disputes linked to the migration of nomadic groups to coordinated attacks by foreign trained guerrilla fighters.

Words and Photo by James Lee

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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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