Thursday, October 25, 2012

Cuban People #1 Charming Woman


A very sweet woman willingly posed for this Americana without asking for any money, but I gave her a peso.  There are some people who consider posing for tourists a "job" which gives them extra income. And, believe it or not, one peso means a good deal to some of the people I met on the street.

30 comments:

  1. tres beau portrait

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  2. What an extraordinary and beautiful face.

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  3. She is such a beautiful subject and your portraits are always the best!

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  4. Oh Kate...this is an award winning shot!

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  5. If the rest of your images are just HALF as good as this one, I can't wait to see them. Pure brilliance!

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  6. Her eyes are smiling! and I love the key around her neck.

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  7. Your photos just get better and better, Kate. What a gorgeous composition this is. The face! The colors! Okay, okay, I'll settle down and go make some coffee.

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  8. I love this shot. I would print and frame this one. She's really beautiful.

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  9. What a beautiful lady and she know how to pose perfectly for a photo.

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  10. That is a great portrait. She sure knows how to pose for a picture.

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  11. Great photo Kate..

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  12. Wonderful photo!!! Very well composed and what a beautiful subject!!!

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  13. My goodness, is she ever a beauty, and how well you've caught her! This is a fabulous portrait!

    Thank you for the link to the Nacionale. Did you stay in one of its storied famous person rooms? I'm glad they've managed to keep it alive; it certainly has had its share of glamor.

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  14. Great portrait, it captures her character superbly and the colors are perfect! The series of the Nacional are magnificent, the place looks beautiful and inviting!

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  15. She is very attractive and your photo is excellent. You've captured what appears to be a kind and I would guess, spunky, woman who may not have much, but is loving life to the best of her ability!

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  16. She has a wonderful smile! The best part of traveling is always meeting the people.

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  17. Outstanding, Kate. The yellow and blue really work.

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  18. She knew how to pose. Natural grace. Kudos to you for choosing the yellow wall!

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  19. Marvelous portrait! She looks like someone I would like to meet.

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  20. This is a good photo. The dark foreground and yellow background bring out the best in it.

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  21. Wonderful photo. She is beautiful!

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  22. What a wonderful portrait, she's beautiful! It's worth the peso.

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  23. I can believe it Kate, it was the same when Aimee and I were in Egypt..pose for a oicture (whether you wanted to or not!) and pay, we really didn't mind. Your lady here has a really beautiful face and very wise eyes.

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  24. This is an exquisite portrait.

    Often. we North Americans have no idea how lucky we are.

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  25. She is so beautiful with so much personality and poise. I can't stop looking at her. You have captured the whole person, Kate! Awesome photography!

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  26. A really good portrait.

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  27. This is a wonderful portrait - nice!

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  28. This is a wonderful portrait - nice job!

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