Afghan Girl, 1984; Steve McCurry, National Geographic
After a run of 75 years, the last roll of Kodachrome film will be developed today at Dwayne’s Photo in Kansas — until now, the last remaining Kodachrome developer in the world.
Kodachrome brought us some of the most vibrant and stunning photography of the past three-quarters of a century, such as this award-winning photograph of a young Afghan girl snapped by National Geographic’s Steve McCurry in 1984.
The story of this haunting image can be found at National Geographic’s site.
Kodak discontinued production of the film last summer. Farewell, old friend.
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