Afghan Refugees, Bajur, Pakistan 1980

Ed Grazda’s black and white photograph, "Afghan Refugees, Bajur, Pakistan" (1980), captures the somber reality of the Afghan refugee crisis. The image shows a vast crowd of people, mostly men and boys, huddled together in a seemingly endless line. Their faces, obscured by traditional caps, express a mix of weariness and uncertainty. The composition, with its focus on the packed human mass, highlights the sheer scale of the displacement and creates a sense of anonymity.