LA HABANA VIEJA, a photo from La Habana, West

Photographer's Note

The old Havana

«Incredible» is the first word that comes to mind when I think about La Habana Vieja.

There are thousands of buildings waiting for retrofitting work, some of them are in quasi-ruin state.

I had never seen anything quite like it before, people living inside thee buildings with the floors being supported by temporary hand-made wood shoring
Walking through the streets of Old Havana, part of Unesco's World Heritage, a lot has been done to restore the grandiose, sometimes pompous buildings constructed during the island's more prosperous times, but there can be a lot of differences going from one street to the next.

The difference is evident after comparing with this other one building.
wich image I posted here

EXIF
Model - NIKON D200
DateTime - 2007:01:21
ExposureTime - 1/250 seconds
FNumber - 8.00
ExposureProgram - Normal program
MeteringMode - Spot
LightSource - Shade
Flash - Not fired
FocalLength - 24.00 mm
CustomRendered - Normal process
ExposureMode - Auto
White Balance - Manual
FocalLengthIn35mmFilm - 36 mm
Color Mode - COLOR
Image Quality - FINE
White Balance - SHADE
Image Sharpening - LOW
UserComment=(c)r.camposinhos

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bracasha75 (24591) 2008-04-11 10:01

Hi Rui
Tupical for Cuba and this street's looks maybe empty and poor buit i,m sure they are full with great human's storys
TFS
Cheers,Braca

mariandrea (979) 2008-04-11 10:33

Hi Rui, nice pìcture, with a good point of view and saturated colours. I agree with you with the term "incredible" It is a place really beautiful, buildings that must have been splendid, places that can be turned again into something splendorous, but hopefully maintaining the spirit of cuban people, which is the best of Cuba. Chau chau,

Maria

casperduppy (1794) 2008-04-11 10:54

Hello Rui,
It is interesting to see the difference between the dilapidated buildings in this shot and those renovated in your other. The perspective here is great, with a lot of depth down the street. However I hope you don't mind me saying, I find the the black pipes in the bottom right corner a little distracting. Nevertheless, a very interesting shot and I wonder what the future holds in this changing climate in Cuba's history.

Warm regards, Casper

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UlfE (14641) 2008-04-11 11:10

Hi Rui,

Amazing picture even if the buildings are in a state of decay the have a lot of charm and beauty and you really hope the they one day will be renovated in a tasteful manner. Your light mangement is excellent here. Even if the street and buildings are in the shade your picture has a superb clarity. The colours are also beautiful. TFS and have a nice weekend!

Cheers,

Ulf

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Oldtree (2457) 2008-04-11 12:30

Excellent picture. The details in the shadows in contrast to the sunny area and the sky are astonishing.
Very well done.

calexica (1247) 2008-04-11 13:51

Hey Rui,
A very nice picture taken from a great POV. Excellent details & sharpness, perfect colors. I like how the picture shows a side of Cuba that most tourists probably don't get to see. Excellent work!!! TFS
Greetings,
Natasha

siamesa (28231) 2008-04-11 14:34

Oi Rui,
Será que o país vai mudar em alguma coisa, agora? Acho que já é tempo.Apesar das quase ruínas, tua foto ficou super bonita, com cores maravilhosas.
Abraços
Maria

hatti52 (12786) 2008-04-11 15:19

Ola Rui,
wonderful shot by wide angle lens
excellent light management and warm colours
well done
regards

kiwi_explorer (12209) 2008-04-12 1:54

Hi Rui,
The angle of shot is perfect creating a nice leading line to lead the viewer's focus. Good details especially the imperfections in the wall. Contrast and color is also good. Well composed! tfs
Cheers,
Renier

paura (25802) 2008-04-12 3:11

Rui,
Os detalhes são lindos na parede quase a ruir. Pode ser ruim para o morador mas é grande detalhe para uma boa fotografia, como a que você nos mostra.

Abraço

Paulo

rodgerg (55767) 2008-04-13 4:29

Olà Rui,

A very good POV which give a great prospect of these street of the old Havana. I like also the hot color of your nice photo.
Beste regards,

Roger

ARGI (3456) 2008-04-14 2:15

How beautiful Rui
Perfect POV and perpective.
Excellent composition and wonderful warm colors.
That little girls on the background is fantastic.
Bravo Superb
best regards
A

stego (24132) 2008-04-14 3:27

Olá Rui,
Não sei em que zona é que isto fica (a Habana Vieja ainda é bem grandinha), mas se é perto da Praça de Armas surpreende-me um bocadinho, pois já em 1993 se notava algum esforço para restaurar as casas e em 1997 notavam-se diferenças para melhor. Bom, mas suponho que as obras por lá são tipo as nossas ou ainda pior, e com tantas ruínas, nem daqui a 50 anos restauram tudo. Mas olha que aqui em Lisboa não é assim tão difícil encontrar casas neste estado e há 20 anos era mesmo muito fácil.
Quanto à foto, a perspectiva é excelente e a exposição está muito bem ajustada, enfim, uma foto que só não é bonita porque o que mostra não deixa, mas muito eficaz como reportagem.
Um abraço, José.

fritzi007 (14698) 2008-04-17 3:28

Cuba real!
mfg Wolfgang

Juntas (7960) 2008-05-19 1:28

Olá Rui. Excelente perspectiva. Boas cores e detalhes no edifício. Excelente nota e contraste com a foto anterior. Abraço. Paulo

AiresSantos (56155) 2008-06-27 23:12

Ola Rui
Casas em mau estado de conservacao mas a foto esta muito boa. Gosto da perspectiva e dos detalhes. Bonitas cores vivas
Um abraço e bom fim de semana
Aires

Sne011 (3084) 2008-07-17 4:06

Bom dia Rui
This is one of my favorite subjects - old houses (and one of my top 5 countries to visit :)). Great POV down the street. Great colors!
See you around TE :)
Sneza