This is one of those black and white photos that can make totally geek out over the monochromatic tones and textures within the image. I can stare at all those shadows and highlights for a loooong time without getting the least bit bored. As always, click on the image to enlarge it nice and big. … [Read more...]
They Invited Me Into Their Home And Opened My Heart
August 24, 2015 by Leave a Comment
While in Matanzas I took a drive up the hill to an area that overlooked much of the city, and found a perfect place to park and street to explore. The first home I saw was an incredibly dilapidated structure that I was utterly convinced must be abandoned. I thought, "There's no way someone could live here", and proceeded to take photos of the exterior. A few minutes of photo taking, and my … [Read more...]
Havana At Street Level
August 24, 2015 by 2 Comments
The views below are all good representations of what it looks like to walk around Old and Central Havana, but my favourite one - and probably the one closest to a quintissential view of the city - is the first one. This is a view of San Rafael Street (Centro Havana) as it enters Old Havana. You know you've arrived in Old Havana when the population of the streets suddenly quadruples. People who … [Read more...]
Lonesome Traveller?
August 24, 2015 by Leave a Comment
Another moment in Cuba where I wish I could have better spoken the language. The way this fellow was packed, I assumed he was travelling the country, but I wasn't positive, and couldn't form the words to ask him. At any rate, he had a very peaceful, worldly aura about him. I wish I could have known him better. … [Read more...]
Comes With Half Balcony
August 22, 2015 by Leave a Comment
Cuba is the oddest juxtaposition of beautiful buildings with years and years of neglect and decay. The reason: The government owns the buildings and therefore is responsible for their upkeep. In contrast, residents own the homes inside these buildings, and these are often exquisite and beautiful. I spoke to several Cubans who were very upset with the government's slow response to crumbling … [Read more...]
