Yes, this image that has been all around the world. I am talking about the most important cover National Geographics has ever had, it made history. The photographer was Steve McCurry, who had the luck to take this picture in 1984 during his stay in Afghanistan. The cover was first published in 1985 and sold millions of copies.
McCurry went back to find this afghan girl...
"She was identified through a series of contacts that led to her brother and husband, who agreed to ask her if she was willing to be interviewed. "
And it was in March 2002 when the photographer had luck, he finally found the 17 years old girl who picture a long ago.
"This is the face that so captivated not only National Geographic readers but also anyone who saw her image around the world," said Boyd Matson, host of the National Geographic television show EXPLORER, who was with the group that met with Gula.
So this is the image I have been working on again, making use of Gradient mesh and vectors. The eyes took me almost 2 complete days to finish and recreate the amazing color. This is the first time I ever mix gradient mesh, since I don't use it very often, but training makes someone better. Until now I am still working on the skin shadows....
REFERENCE:
http://news.nationalgeographic.com/news/2002/03/0311_020312_sharbat.html
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