Its great when one can set a goal and achieve it.  I went to Cuba with the idea that I would not be photographing scenery primarily, as I did in Ireland, or that I would be photographing wildlife primarily, as I did in Antarctica.  Before I left New Jersey, I decided my primary subjects this time would be people and buildings.  Let me talk about the people first.  

Maria and her grandson, with dog.Sharing time together.

    I have found that while viewers love sunsets, pictures of people come in a very close second.  When capturing images of people, it helps immeasurably to have people with attractive and interesting faces, and the Cuban people have both in abundance.  Everywhere I went I found great faces. It is a county of beautiful women and handsome men.  Some of the faces I saw were worn and brown, some were fresh and young; some were old; some were young---all had their own inner beauty.  There was a wealth of character, color, handsomeness and experience in both the men and the women--enough to delight any photographer, even one who does not specialize in portraits or people.

      As you look though the images on this blog and on my site, I think you will agree. Unfortunately, I was unable to capture every great face I saw, but I did capture enough that are memorable that I feel my plan was justified and rewarded.  I hope you agree.

Student dancer.Students at a dance school near La Playa and the Bay of Pigs.