by JB | Mar 2, 2015 | B&W, Chuck Kimmerle
During our scouting for tours, we drive roads just to see what else might be available. On this particular journey, we happened upon an abandoned hotel. Chuck Kimmerle went to look inside and I decided to follow. I couldn’t stand the thought of what might be....
by JB | Feb 26, 2015 | Cuba
I find early morning the best time to photograph the streets of Trinidad. You’ll hear the vendors on their bikes announcing their arrival with things like bread or vegetables. And then you see folks peek out of their home to flag them down. Of course...
by JB | Feb 17, 2015 | Cuba
This year while in Trinidad, I worked on my “people” photography skills. For this image, I spotted the blue wall, interesting doors and lone bike. I suspected I might have added interest if I just hung out for awhile. Sure enough, in about five minutes,...
by JB | Feb 10, 2015 | Cuba
One of my favorite scenes in the beautiful town of Trinidad Cuba.
by JB | Feb 1, 2015 | Cuba
Three – Havana Cuba
by JB | Jan 29, 2015 | Cuba
The Malecon is a wide 5 mile road with a sea wall that runs along the coastline in Havana. Again, you can see Morro Castle in the background. It took four years to get a worthy sky to include in this scene.
by JB | Jan 27, 2015 | Cuba
Strawberry and Chocolate is a movie released in 1993. It was shot in Cuba at this very building. The building is a favorite to photograph, however, in neighborhood where we are told to stay close to the bus. I was peeking out the window while others were shooting the...
by JB | Jan 23, 2015 | Cuba, Tour, Workshop
I’ve photographed this car in Havana on previous trips. It is hard to pass up, so here is another take. I have noticed a fair amount of construction going on in Havana over the past three years. This is good news. The wiring we saw in homes three years ago...
by JB | Jan 21, 2015 | Cuba, Tour, Workshop
If you get up early enough, and you should, the streets of Havana are quiet and void of activity. And then, as you roam the vacant streets with dawn approaching, you’ll encounter small groups on their way to work, or to catch a ride, or to catch the bus, or to...
by JB | Jan 14, 2015 | Cuba
I’ve just returned from my fourth trip to Cuba. It was an interesting time to be there with the recent announcement regarding our relationship with Cuba. The general consensus among the Cuban people I spoke with was one of hope, optimism and happiness. The image...
