Steve McCurry
Steve McCurry is a renowned American photographer best known for his iconic portrait 'Afghan Girl,' which was featured on the cover of National Geographic in 1985. His work encompasses a wide range of cultural and humanitarian themes, often focusing on the lives of people in conflict zones and remote areas. McCurry's distinctive use of color and ability to capture the human spirit have made him a significant figure in contemporary photography, earning him numerous awards and recognition throughout his career.
Born on Apr 23, 1950 (75 years old)
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Countries Mentioned
| Country | Mentions | Sentiment | Dominance | + Persistence | x Population | = Reach | x GDP (millions) | = Power |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Spain | 2 | 8.00 | 0.12% | +0% | 46,754,778 | 58,153 | $1,400,000 | 1,741$ |
| Australia | 2 | 8.50 | 0.12% | +0% | 25,499,884 | 29,842 | $1,380,000 | 1,615$ |
| Peru | 1 | 8.00 | 0.06% | +0% | 32,971,846 | 20,659 | $230,000 | 144$ |
| Totals | 5 | 105,226,508 | 108,654 | $3,010,000 | 3,500$ |
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Each country's color is based on "Mentions" from the table above.
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Australia:
Steve McCurry is a veteran photographer known for documenting people living in the Nasir Bagh refugee camp and capturing the iconic image of Sharbat Gula.
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Spain:
Steve McCurry is a renowned photographer known for his impactful images of human suffering and beauty.
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Australia:
Steve McCurry's image Afghan Girl defined the Soviet–Afghan War for many Western readers.
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Spain:
Steve McCurry is a notable photographer who contributed to the documentary about Leica.
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Peru:
Steve McCurry is a renowned photographer known for his work with Kodak's last roll of Kodachrome film in 2010.
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Serbia:
Steve McCurry is the American photographer who captured the iconic image of Šarbat Gula.
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United Kingdom:
The programme of events includes exhibitions by Steve McCurry.
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