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I've been to lots of exciting places, none as unique as Cuba. Before I went in 2020 I had seen lots of pictures and read plenty about the country but was surprised by many aspects. The place is falling apart, it is sad to see buildings that were obviously once very grand. Many looked like they were ready to collapse yet people were living in them. They do make for cool photos.
I knew about the old cars but not the extent of their existence. I thought there would be a few around but they are everywhere in Havana and they aren't there for show. I was riding in a '58 Buick when it started to sputter and then died. The driver hopped out and opened the hood. I had to see what was there and it looked like an old motor, obviously the original. The driver took a look, went back in the car for a piece of wire, tied it to a couple things and fired up the engine. We didn't have any more problems.
Then there are the people. They are friendly and happy to see Americans, especially ones with $2 bills, which they relish for some reason. Many people are on the street in the evenings, just enjoying life even though they have little money and what appears to be rather shoddy housing. Everywhere are men playing games of chess or checkers and kids playing baseball. I'm not exactly small or invisible while working with a camera, tripod and backpack but people didn't mind at all when I was making photos of them. I wished I could speak Spanish so I could have had full conversations with them, although I did talk with several people on the street who spoke English. It was interesting how the people seemed fairly happy even though their conditions are pretty rough.
I'm excited to go back in April with another group of photographers. It is a place like none other, the landscapes are gorgeous, the cars and buildings are fun to photograph and the people are welcoming. Plus it is a short plane ride from the U.S. We'll start in Havana, hanging out in Old Town and Central Havana before driving down to Trinidad, stopping along the way at some cool towns and farms. I'm keeping the group small, only eight participants. It will be a trip to remember, I still have openings but it will fill up fast, I hope you can join me.
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| | | There's a reason why I go to Iceland twice a year, it is an incredible place to photograph. Skogafoss waterfall is one of my favorite spots, it is a massive falls and it looks different every time I go there. When the sun hits the mist coming off the falls a rainbow appears when you get at the proper angle. Many times there is a double rainbow but I've yet to get a great shot of both of them. Hopefully I'll get it this August during my summer Iceland workshop. Iceland is changing fast, many places that I went to a few years ago are now being over run with too many tourists. If you're a photographer and haven't been to Iceland, get there as soon as you can. I just happen to have openings and we'll photograph waterfalls, glaciers, black sand beaches, those cute little puffin birds and Icelandic horses. Hopefully you can join me, for more info go to https://lorenphotos.com/mevents/iceland-summer-photography-workshop-aug-2023/ |
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