The terrace that Hemingway writes about in “The Old Man and the Sea” is the La Terazza Bar in Cojimar, about 20 minutes from downtown Havanna. Cojimar is a very interesting, small fishing village. This particular home is near the end of the main street. The gentleman was kind enough to let us take his picture while sitting in the colorful entryway of his home.
I have a couple of things I want to share today.
1. Be sure to head over to Tony Sweets blog today to see his stunning floral photography with his new D800E.
2. Mark S. Johnson’s post today is about how to create a cinemagraph. What is a cinemagraph? Take a look at these on the Ann Street Studio Blog. I’m going to give one a try today and will share the results in a future blog post. Looks like great fun!
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This is a really wonderful image!! You have captured what I imagine when I think of Cuba. Beautiful!
Thanks Denise.
Ditto what Denise said, this image says “Cuba” all over.
Thanks Phyllis.
I had never heard of a cinemagraph but they look SO cool, thanks for posting that, John!
I had seen one a long time ago but figured it might be difficult to do. Once I saw Mark’s video tutorial, I got excited and am ready to give it a try!
These are sure bringing up some fine memories JB!
OUr trip last year was great Scott! The book is almost done.
Ok John, I was there with you. So why didn’t I shoot that? I have similar shots and even included the guy on the porch but for some reason, didn’t get the BIG shot of the whole scene. Very nice!
What can I say Stan, I FINALLY got one you didn’t!
cinemagraph eh? I’ll look forward to yours. It seems to me there’s an App for that..;-)
(seriously)
Let’s hope that they never paint that place. I like that it is a centered composition but the man offsets the symmetry.
Cojimar is my hometown. I’m very proud of it. I live in Miami and every year we celebrate our Cojimar’s day, every July 16, that is our Patronal Festivity. Excuse my English, but I love Cojimar!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
I love your hometown too Elaine! Thanks so much for visiting my blog. I love the Cuban people too. Very kind and generous.