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Cuba #6 – The Blue Car
On our first day we stumbled upon this wonderful car on a great street in old Havana. The recent rain added just the right touch. For processing, I used Alien Skin Exposure 5 and in this case was done! I think the film look for images from Cuba is perfect and...
Cuba #5 – Working Hands
We took the group back to a favorite location with a wonderful staircase (see detail shot below). On the second floor where the stair shot is, we found this man working diligently to remove layers of paint from the old doors. He worked relentlessly as a group...
Cuba #4 – Morning Chores
Fuji X-E2 - 18-55mm at 31, f/8 ISO 800 1/340 This image was made on our last day in Trinidad. Matt and I went out together, just the two of us. It really is a good idea to go out in small groups as it allows for scenes like these to unfold. Large groups feel like...
Cuba #3 – Shoe Shine
Fuji X-E2 - 35mm at f/8 This street scene feels more organic to me. I was on the other side of the street hangin' out. I'm sure they were aware of my presence, however, I did not jump in and start taking pictures. Rather, I hung back looking at other things knowing...
Cuba #2
I said before I left for this trip, that I wanted to focus more on the people of Cuba. I believe I did this, however, I'm not sure I succeeded. Sure, I made some nice images I like, but when I look at others work, I feel I am falling short. "Street" photography is...
Back from Cuba
Fuji X-E2 - 14mm prime ISO 3200 handheld f/11 I just arrived back home today from another successful trip to Cuba. Tony Sweet and I brought group to visit Havana and Trinidad to meet the people and make photographs. I'll have much to blog about over the coming...