noah_addis Posted February 18, 2010 Share #81 Posted February 18, 2010 Advertisement (gone after registration) Isn't whole Cuba the land of low hanging fruits in photojournalism sense? Regards Steve I would agree to some extent, though it is important to document a place that could undergo interesting changes in the future. But it's just SO easy. The people are kind and welcoming, and it is very safe for foreigners. I've worked in a lot of places and Cuba is, by a large margin, the easiest place to photograph. So many people photograph there it's considered something of a cliche. Unfortunately much of the Cuba work I've seen doesn't go far beneath the surface. It's a wonderful country though. I haven't been since 2003 and I'd love to get back soon. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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diogenis Posted February 19, 2010 Share #82 Posted February 19, 2010 Saying that however, not all in Cuba is easy. You can't just grab a rented car and go. A nice hotel in Habana will help see beneath surface Noah, but you also need something like an expedition for that. There are like thousands of spots to shot: you need 2+ trips to do, first one is for reconnaissance only Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
brill64 Posted February 19, 2010 Share #83 Posted February 19, 2010 point her towards her shoe or handbag collection and ask her which is appropriate to wear whilst you're shooting with the 9? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
georgio Posted February 19, 2010 Share #84 Posted February 19, 2010 for sure helped the tourism in Cuba. But there is so much more to photograph than poor people. I realize that Leica camera's are a bit related to shooting people, but the city offers so much like archtecture, cars and colors, that it's not always a need for. GEO Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
noah_addis Posted February 19, 2010 Share #85 Posted February 19, 2010 Saying that however, not all in Cuba is easy. You can't just grab a rented car and go. A nice hotel in Habana will help see beneath surface Noah, but you also need something like an expedition for that. There are like thousands of spots to shot: you need 2+ trips to do, first one is for reconnaissance only I've always stayed in private homes in Cuba. And it's very easy to get around. Pretty much anyone with a car will take you wherever you want to go for a couple bucks. Busses and taxis are safe and plentiful, though watch for pickpockets on a crowded bus. I've used everything from a bicycle taxi to a horse cart to travel around that country. Getting around is half the fun, actually. I regret never having taken a train across the country. Apparently they often break down but again, part of the fun:D I've been a few times: Cuba Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
diogenis Posted February 19, 2010 Share #86 Posted February 19, 2010 Yea, private homes are also great, I guess because Cubans are crazy with cleaning. The problem is not safety. Cuba is safer than your/mine own living neighborhood. The problem is bad roads that breaks down the cars, and not many gas stations. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest s.m.e.p. Posted February 19, 2010 Share #87 Posted February 19, 2010 Advertisement (gone after registration) I stayed in private homes all the time. Very nice, safe places and friendly people. In 2004 I rent a car (Suzuki Vitara) together with a friend for 21 days and drove from Havanna to Soroa, Pinar Del Rio, Vinales, Playa Maria La Gorda and then over the whole Island (one day to Santa Clara, next day) to Santiago De Cuba. From there to Baracoa, Moa, Cayo Saetia, Camaguey, Ciego De Avila, Sancti Spritus, Trinidad and back to Havanna. O.k., sometimes it´s a little bit difficult to find the way (especially in the western part) as there are no signs and you don´t get a good map, but we had no problems at all. You should avoid to drive in the night as there are cars, bicycles, horses etc. without light and if you have an accident you have big troubles. In 2006 I used the local busses for transportation and they were in time, cheap and safe. I hope Cuba will be closed for long times for the people from the USA. Nobody needs McDonalds and Coca Cola etc. on the Island! VIEWspotlight - Januar 2010 - Stefan M. Prager Serien Cuba 2004 | VIEW Fotocommunity Serien Cuba 2006 - 6x6 | VIEW Fotocommunity Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steve Ash Posted February 19, 2010 Share #88 Posted February 19, 2010 I hope Cuba will be closed for long times for the people from the USA. Nobody needs McDonalds and Coca Cola etc. on the Island! Well, I think this is a very limited perspective of the situation of the people which I do not agree upon. Regards Steve Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
noah_addis Posted February 19, 2010 Share #89 Posted February 19, 2010 I hope Cuba will be closed for long times for the people from the USA. Nobody needs McDonalds and Coca Cola etc. on the Island! I love that there are no McDonalds in Cuba (though you can definitely get Coca Cola, bottled in Mexico if I remember correctly!). But the US embargo hurts the people of cuba in other ways, including access to food and medicine, etc. Not to mention the markets that could be opened up for Cuban-produced goods if the embargo were lifted. I think the lives of ordinary Cubans would improve dramatically if it were lifted, though granted it would be at the expense of an unspoiled photo-vacation destination. Actually, there is a McDonalds in Cuba, but it's inside of Guantanamo Bay so that doesn't really count. And that is another issue beyond the scope of this discussion. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest s.m.e.p. Posted February 19, 2010 Share #90 Posted February 19, 2010 Noah, on Cuba you drink Tropicola of course! And remember the times before the revolution when when Cuba was the casino and brothel for the USA. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
diogenis Posted February 19, 2010 Share #91 Posted February 19, 2010 Well, I think this is a very limited perspective of the situation of the people which I do not agree upon. Regards Steve Who needs Coca Cola and McD and KFC mate? They destroyed the world, they keep destroying kids. There are some things one should really stay away... There is also 0, zero! advertisements on the streets!! @SMEP: wow! I did the same thing, but I was tethered with my group (I don't want to comment ) and I could not -sadly- rent a car because it was hi season and there were none available. But I agree, one should go like you did Cuba should preserve Castro's legacy and move on, open to the rest of the world, but somehow they should keep what they have. Not many countries in the world can even dream of what Cubans have accomplished. And it's not gonna be an easy transition for them either. And what is a shame actually Steve, is the prohibition of a US resident/citizen traveling to Cuba, just to set things straight. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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