Street Life in Old Havana

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Havana is a phenomenal place for street photography. The once elegant mansions in various states of decay and renovation, the colorful people and attire, and the never-ending photo opportunities could leave you snapping shots all day long.

In fact, there are few places (besides Paris and Antigua, Guatemala) that I’ve found so incredibly photogenic as I did in Old Havana. I could have spent days there just walking the winding streets and taking pictures of every day life. To catch of glimpse of the colors, sounds and feel of Old Havana, check out this collection of street shots below. I hope you enjoy!

Street Photography Havana

 

This post was in the works today when I randomly saw that the WordPress Weekly Photo Challenge happens to be Street Life. Perfect fit! To view more entries click here.

 

 

52 thoughts on “Street Life in Old Havana”

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  3. Sue Slaght – Calgary, Alberta Canada – www.traveltalesoflife.com Many years from now, when I am an old lady sitting in the nursing home, I hope to be the twinkly eyed resident still entertaining anyone who I can corner to listen, about all of the wild adventures attempted in a lifetime. Well into the second half of the game of life there is no time like the present to get out there, live big and laugh a lot. Living in Calgary, Alberta, married to my best friend Dave for over thirty years and Mom to adult children; my decades as a nurse have shown that in a moment life can change completely. Passionate about social justice, volunteerism and not letting the phrase “What would people think?” or my own fear get in the way of trying something new; the possibilities are endless. Enjoy the tales and I hope you will be inspired to try something you have been thinking about doing.
    sueslaght on said:

    So much color, character and culture. Did the people mind being photographed?

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    • thirdeyemom – Writer, traveler, hiker and global humanitarian traveling the world and doing good. Member of Impact Travel Alliance Media Network. 40+ countries and still wandering sharing my journey along the way.
      thirdeyemom on said:

      Yes it is! Usually I ask before taking a picture but in cases when it is
      Part of the street or scenery I take photos from a distance and zoom
      In at home when editing if I see a person in a photo.

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  8. Risty – Risty A Maskun was born in Semarang, February 28, Bachelor of Literature, specialized of Philology, Sebelas Maret University, Surakarta, Central Java, Indonesia, 2004 WORKING EXPERIENCE  2006 – Now, PPIC for Adriatica, PT “Vesperine” branded, Garment Company, Woman Career Wearing   2006, Pixart Digital Media, Jakarta, Handling projects for Indoor & Outdoor Advertising (Philips Moris, Sampoerna, etc & dealing with over 40 staffs.  2006, founded of “Thex Me Creative” Agency,  1999 – 2005 : Production Manager & Producer – Red Rocket Animation, Bandung. Started as a Research Team and rapidly promoted to a supervisor, then to a Production Coordinator, and finally to Producer & Production Manager with over 100 staffs 2001 Red Rocket Animation Film “The Little Snail and His Home” was a Winner of Best Animated Television Program at the 3rd Annual National Comic and Animation Festival in Jakarta, Indonesia. “Kilip and the Moon Princess” was a Runner-up of Best Animated Television Program at the 3rd Annual National Comic and Animation Festival in Jakarta, Indonesia. In the same year, Risty received Rocketeer Spirit Award (in Recognition for spirit Extraordinaire and loyalty to Red Rocket Animation Vision & Mission Statements) 2002 Risty received Red Rocket Animation Worker Bee Award (in recognition for achievement in productivity and dedication to getting job done).  1998 – 1999 : KISERBA Group, Bandung Started as Public Relation of 7 retails, later promoted to Human Resources Manager with over 160 staffs.  1995 – 1998 : Many companies as a freelancer. 1995 – 1999: Rotary Club Indonesia District 3400 Started as a administrator and was rapidly promoted as a Reporter and Managing Editor for Rotary Indonesia Magazine that published more than 2000 exs per 3 months. 1998 - 1999: Java Hospitality Freelancer, Responsibled for Bulletin Preparation “Suara Parahyangan, Coca Cola Amatil Bandung” 1997 : Panghegar Pandu Wisata ( Hotels Group) Contract as Corporate Communication Staff for 3 months 1995 – 1997: Rotary Club Bandung Utara Executive Secretary & Managing Director of Rotary Club Bandung Utara Bulletin 1995 – 1996: Bumi Sangkuriang Reporter & Managing Editor Assistance of Bumi Sangkuriang Magazine 1995 – 1996 : Bandung Heritage Society Executive Secretary. PROJECT UNDERTAKEN August 1999 : RED ROCKET ANIMATION, part of a Research Team Cultural Research for “Dongeng untuk Aku dan Kau” TV Series (13 Episodes, 13 Tittles) – part time, “Tales for Me & You” 2000 : RED ROCKET ANIMATION as Animation Supervisor, responsibled for “Dongeng untuk Aku dan Kau for TV Series ( 13 Episodes, 13 Tittles), “Tales for Me & You” 2001 : RED ROCKET ANIMATION as Animation Course Coordinator, finding animator candidates to be employed at Red Rocket Animation, managed Animation Training School 2002 : RED ROCKET ANIMATION as Production Coordinator for “Pok Pok Pok the Movie” (Malaysia) or “Budak Lapok” 2002 : RED ROCKET ANIMATION as Assistant to Producer for “Going Buggs” (13 episode for USA Television) 2004 : RED ROCKET ANIMATION as Production Manager 13 episode for Indonesian Television & VCD for Nestle “Dancow” 2004 – 2005 : RED ROCKET ANIMATION as Producer Produced many TV Commercials, Public Services Announcements, and Bumpers ACTIVITIES: 1997 – 1999, Board of Bandung Heritage Society, as Education & Outreach, West Java, Indonesia. 1997 :  Committee of Dutch Architecture Exhibition, Joint with Erasmus Huis, Jakarta, Indonesia  Committe of Exhibition Architecture “F.J.L. Ghijsels” and Braga Orientation, Bandung, Indonesia. 1996 :  Speech for Journalism Seminar, Politeknik ITB  Committee of Exhibition & Bandung Heritage Birthday  Committee of Rehabilitation of Central Town, Organized by Bandung Heritage Society & Goethe Institute.  Participated of Book Creation : “Braga: Past, Present, Future” (Bandung Heritage & Australian Heritage Pty, Ltd.), and participated Indonesian’s Advertising for Australia  Participated in Copywriting Seminar & Workshop, Jakarta, Indonesia. 1996 – 1998, Treasurer of Old Folks Home 1995:  Committe of National Seminar, namely: Basis Data sebagai Kekuatan Media Massa” (Panca Media, Bandung, Indonesia)  Committee of Regional Seminar, Namely: Istiqlal Festival, as a Public Relation.  Participated in National Workshop and Journalist – Advantage Level, Jakarta, Indonesia  Participated in The 19th Asian Advertising Congress, Bali, Indonesia 1994 : Participated in Monthly Language Seminar, Surakarta, Indonesia
    Risty on said:

    feel the culture without read anything. Fantastic!

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  9. great set of shots. splendid indeed. love all the old cars also ,,too kewl 🙂 kewl shots galore u gots there 🙂 ..peace out 🙂 Q

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    • thirdeyemom – Writer, traveler, hiker and global humanitarian traveling the world and doing good. Member of Impact Travel Alliance Media Network. 40+ countries and still wandering sharing my journey along the way.
      thirdeyemom on said:

      Thanks! Glad you enjoyed the photos!

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  10. yara920 – I know who I am and where I am. I know where I want to be and where I want to go. And yet, I'm still finding myself.
    yara920 on said:

    wow these photos are truly exquisite!

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    • thirdeyemom – Writer, traveler, hiker and global humanitarian traveling the world and doing good. Member of Impact Travel Alliance Media Network. 40+ countries and still wandering sharing my journey along the way.
      thirdeyemom on said:

      Thanks!

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  12. jules – Western Australia – I am an educator and published writer. I am a fully qualified Emmett, Reiki, MSTR (Scar Therapy) and AromaTouch practitioner. I am an active member of the Greens party and I believe we should be transitioning to a more sustainable and equitable world.
    jules on said:

    Lovely photos, especially the ‘doorstep’ ones.

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    • thirdeyemom – Writer, traveler, hiker and global humanitarian traveling the world and doing good. Member of Impact Travel Alliance Media Network. 40+ countries and still wandering sharing my journey along the way.
      thirdeyemom on said:

      Thank you! 🙂 Sorry for the late reply!

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  18. restlessjo – Hi! I’m Jo! Johanna when I’m feeling posh, Jan to my Dad, and Joasiu to my Polish family. A bit of a mix-up, that’s me. The one constant, however, is my restless nature. I love to travel and to explore our world. It doesn’t have to be the big wide world. I can be ridiculously happy not too far from home, so long as I’m seeking new horizons. Of course I have a wish list, and it was to help me fulfil my dreams that I started to write travel guides for a venture called Simonseeks. I’d always kept a travel diary, and it was hugely satisfying to share my experiences and to make new friends who shared my passion for travel. Alas, Simonseeks hit a few troubles, but I still find myself writing about my travels. I’ve become addicted. I’d love to share them, and to make more friends. So, it has to be a blog- right? Or do I mean- write?
    restlessjo on said:

    So much easier to live life on the streets in a warm climate, Nicole! 🙂 Love that first shot of the washing, and the two old ladies sitting on the step soon after it. One of them has the nicest, contented face.

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    • thirdeyemom – Writer, traveler, hiker and global humanitarian traveling the world and doing good. Member of Impact Travel Alliance Media Network. 40+ countries and still wandering sharing my journey along the way.
      thirdeyemom on said:

      Yes it is. Wish I could live in a warmer place myself but I’ll have to make due for now. 🙂

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  19. I was eagerly looking forward to this post because I am in the states and I have FAST internet! lol I think it’s the second photo…the guy lighting the cigarette has Obama’s eyes. Don’t you think he kind of looks like a young Obama? And those hats…those lovely flowered hats. Fantastic photos, Nicole.

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    • thirdeyemom – Writer, traveler, hiker and global humanitarian traveling the world and doing good. Member of Impact Travel Alliance Media Network. 40+ countries and still wandering sharing my journey along the way.
      thirdeyemom on said:

      Thanks! Where are you now? On vacation? Hope you having fun!

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      • Nicole, I’m in the states visiting my mother and staying at my brother’s house. It’s really cold here. Brrrr. And I’m in the South.

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  21. You have a way of capturing the essence of a city, no matter where life takes you Nicole…excellent! 🙂

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  30. Jo Bryant – New Zealand – I was born in the land of Banjo Paterson, gum trees, and weather extremes. I am a freelance photographer. I love to make images that make people happy. To capture forever a precious moment. I am also a freelance writer/editor. I live in the Bay of Plenty, New Zealand, but still like to claim my Australian heritage. I graduated with a Bachelor of Communications in 2008. I am writing my first novel. I love to write poetry, short stories, and also write for the web. And there is nothing that is on a par with a sunny summer's day spent at Waihi Beach.
    Jo Bryant on said:

    I think if I was there they would have a hard time ever getting me to leave

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    • thirdeyemom – Writer, traveler, hiker and global humanitarian traveling the world and doing good. Member of Impact Travel Alliance Media Network. 40+ countries and still wandering sharing my journey along the way.
      thirdeyemom on said:

      Yes I just loved Havana! More coming soon!

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  32. These are lovely pictures! Just a question… do you ask people’s permission before you take a picture, or do you ask after you’ve taken it? Or do you just do it quietly and not ask at all? 🙂 I’ve been in South America for 4 months and I felt very awkward taking pictures when people were close in shot. What’s your secret?
    Thanks 🙂
    You can see my South America pictures on my blog! http://itsgingefringe.wordpress.com/

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    • thirdeyemom – Writer, traveler, hiker and global humanitarian traveling the world and doing good. Member of Impact Travel Alliance Media Network. 40+ countries and still wandering sharing my journey along the way.
      thirdeyemom on said:

      Thanks! If it is a close up shot then I ask. However, some of the street shots I take from a distance and then edit the photos at home cropping out a lot and zooming in on the people. That way I’m not just rudely taking photos of people! But yes it is always good to ask before taking. I will check out your blog too. I love South America!

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    • thirdeyemom – Writer, traveler, hiker and global humanitarian traveling the world and doing good. Member of Impact Travel Alliance Media Network. 40+ countries and still wandering sharing my journey along the way.
      thirdeyemom on said:

      Yes it is gorgeous. More coming soon!

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  36. Cardinal Guzman – CardinalGuzman.wordpress.com | articles on the History of Tattoo and photo related posts (street photography, model photography, cityscapes, night shots etc).
    Cardinal Guzman on said:

    Interesting gallery. Thanks for sharing.

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    • thirdeyemom – Writer, traveler, hiker and global humanitarian traveling the world and doing good. Member of Impact Travel Alliance Media Network. 40+ countries and still wandering sharing my journey along the way.
      thirdeyemom on said:

      You’re welcome! Glad you enjoyed!

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