The top picture is shot from a Humvee, the bottom from a newer M-ATV. We've published fourteen similar pictures by Getty Images photojournalist Chris Hondros in this slideshow, along with his explanation of the project and description of what part the vehicles play in the military mission there. Take a look, and let us know what you think below.

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Afghan schoolgirls seen through the window of a Humvee wave to a passing American convoy on June 26 in downtown Herat.

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The guard tower and earthen walls of a military base are seen through the window of a M-ATV vehicle, the heavily-armored successor to the Humvee, June 15, 2010 in Kandahar.