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A spotlight shines in the face of an Afghan boy as a U.S. Army convoy with Task Force Thor Route Clearance Patrol from 23rd Engineering Company, Airborne passes by during a day-long route clearance mission July 6, 2010 in Jeluwar, Afghanistan. The U.S. Army route clearance unit uses specialized equipment to seek out improvised explosive devices (IED) on roads throughout Afghanistan to prevent military patrols and civilians from being hit by the homemade roadside bombs that have injured and killed hundreds of NATO troops and locals.

A tense scene in the Afghan night

I'd probably be pretty scared in this situation--whether I was behind the flashlight or in front of it.

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Comment author avatarSBPhrog

This photo could be a painting by Vermeer.

    Reply#1 - Tue Jul 6, 2010 3:02 PM EDT
    Comment author avatarlola3

    I could see that. The candlelight quality.

    That's the look my sons get when I catch them getting into the cookies.

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    #1.1 - Tue Jul 6, 2010 3:32 PM EDT
    Comment author avatarSBPhrog

    Lola, I almost said "Raiding the Cookie Jar", you beat me to it. Ever see The Girl with the Pearl Earring?

      #1.2 - Wed Jul 7, 2010 1:26 AM EDT
      Comment author avatarlola3

      Yes. Several years ago. Colin Firth is a favorite. But I need to watch it again.

        #1.3 - Wed Jul 7, 2010 9:33 AM EDT
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