Tom walked into my office with a startling portfolio in which one jumped out; her name was Meliha, a striking, defiant, beautiful woman, dressed to allure in a city without medicine, or make-up. A city where women were reduced to using berry juices for rouge or lipstick. Meliha wore her beauty with pride and defiance as she strode down what was called Sniper Alley, in heels, stockings and pearls, knowing a bullet might end her life at any moment.
Quote by Robin Morgan, Editor in Chief, Sunday Times Magazine. 1991-2009
That’s a tough fucking cookie right there… geeze
This image of Meliha Varešanović striding defiantly down “sniper alley” in the city is definitely legendary for both the photographer and the woman pictured.