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. Â Cojimar is a very interesting, small fishing village. Â This particular home is near the end of the main street. Â 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. Â 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. Â What is a cinemagraph? Â Take a look at these on the Ann Street Studio Blog. Â I’m going to give one a try today and will share the results in a future blog post. Â Looks like great fun!
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..;-)
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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.
Ele besos
I have been in this house many times, this house is near to my house, I love my place , Cojimar … the owner of this House is Guillermo Rivero who is the old man stting in the chair.. I miss you Guille .
Cojimar is a wonderful place Laura. It is a must visit each time I make it to Cuba. Thank you for sharing Guillermo’s name.