Havana, Cuba, a city full of nostalgia, character and beautiful architecture. The atmosphere there is unique: dilapidated grandeur, warm colours, and those iconic American vintage cars everywhere defining the street scene. For this shoot, I was specifically looking for a place where everything would come together: light, composition and movement.
After walking around a bit, I found a quiet street overlooking the sea. The buildings on either side gave the image that typical Cuban look, and the soft light from the setting sun provided a warm glow over the scene. I had set up my camera and waited patiently for the right moment.
That moment came. A blue classic American car drove by, just as I had hoped. The colour stood out against the warm tones of the facades, and the timing was perfect. One shot, no second chance, but everything fell into place.
The composition is simple but powerful: architecture, street, sea and movement balanced. No excess, just an honest picture of Havana as I experienced it. At home, I developed the shot further, paying attention to colour, contrast and detail, so that the image retains that atmosphere.
The result is a visual portrait of a city alive with memories and rhythm. Havana in one frame, timeless, warm and full of character.
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