Faces of Cuba
Pigeon Ladies
These women were entertaining their little girl by feeding the pigeons in the Plaza de San Francisco at Old Havana
Pigeon people
I took many photos of this action going on but alas only two were really acceptable
Cuban Students
All children in Cuba attend school and uniforms seem to be specific to what school they are from. So mornings and afternoons in the streets can be quite colorful as they come and go! They are genuinely curious and quickly become hams when they see the camera.
Cienfuegos Fisherman
For reasons we all know too painfully well, there are hardly any fishing boats on the island of Cuba. But a lot men can be seen fishing from wherever they can. There is a state run fleet that catches fish for hotels and restaurants to feed tourists...
cubacubanmanmenmalemalesfishingfishfishermancienfuegosfacefaces
Double Duty
When they fine dining restaurant upstairs needs to dry the wash towels it is a chance to mop the 400 year old marble floor of this crazy mansion where La Guarida has a rooftop bar and top floor restaurant. It was the set for the famous cuban movie, 'Fresa y Chocolate'
Daily Bread 2
This gives more context than the other photo does. But the close up of the man was worth it! Las Guasmas was the site of a famous battle in history and why i do not know the nature of this business beyond the bread I see lined up.
Trinidad, Cuba Woman
It was early and she was up and ready for business. I was to take her picture for a dollar. Fortunately, this was not the case with most all street photography you see here. None the less, I understand her need to earn a living and respect that. I got to pick the background :-)
Morning Visit
It was quite early when I captured this subtle moment. Wonderful light for the symmetry.
Peekaboo
Practical thick walls with slits to channel breezes also provide a view out onto the streets of Trinidad, Cuba
Anticipation BW
I really like this moment in black and white!
Omar Valenti - Cienfuegos Photographer
When he realized we were all going to buy a print he sprang into action! I'm going to use mine to create some sort of collage. Got to walk through his town with him and a few of my favorite shots came from that experience!
Open For Business
Cuba's land is very fertile but the systems for moving food from the land to the people has not worked very well. Now, the government is allowing more and more types of small businesses to operate.
