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 IMAGE: Download Image: Full Size (4.3 MB) Tags: Photo Essays Photo By: VIRIN: 770130-M-NIB34-392.jpg Photo Gallery