An Afghan elder shows his purple inked finger to show he voted in Barge Matal, Afghanistan, Aug. 20, 2009, during the heavily anticipated Afghanistan elections. Afghanistan village elders are considered to be the role models and leaders among Afghan civilians. An Afghan elder shows his purple inked finger to show he voted in Barge Matal, Afghanistan, Aug. 20, 2009, during the heavily anticipated Afghanistan elections. Afghanistan village elders are considered to be the role models and leaders among Afghan civilians. SHARE: Download: Full Size (4.3 MB) Tags: Photo Essays Credit: VIRIN: 770130-M-NIB34-392.jpg Photo Gallery