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Cocotaxi in Havana



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upload_dateJan, 2016

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Behind The Lens

Location

This photo was taken in Havana, Cuba while driving down the Malecon in a cocotaxi (a sort of three-wheeled, bright yellow motorized rickshaw that serves as a cheap way to get around the city). I was absolutely exhausted from hours of exploring, but wasn't ready yet to give up on the day.

Time

I took this photo one evening while I was on my way to watch the Industriales play a game at Estadio Latino Americano. The Cuban Serie Nacional had just begun, and I wanted to experience the magic of Cuban baseball. Incidentally, the time of the game had been moved up earlier into the day, but I hadn't gotten the memo. Although I didn't get to see any baseball, I enjoyed a memorable ride and a beautiful seaside sunset.

Lighting

By no planning of my own, I happened to be taking my ride in the evening with a stunning golden light coming off the sea.

Equipment

I shot this photo with my Olympus OM-D E-M10. No other equipment except for a steady hand and my trusty shades.

Inspiration

I had been taking photos of other cars as we were weaving in and out of traffic, and then suddenly noticed my own reflection in the rear-view mirror of the cocotaxi. I

Editing

Because I hadn't brought my computer to Havana with me,

In my camera bag

On a day-to-day basis, I usually have my Olympus OM-D E-M10 with a 17mm f/1.8 lens. I carry it on an awesome embroidered strap from Couch, and also have a Brevit? gear bag with a tripod, flash, and zoom lens. If I'm shooting landscapes or architecture, I'll also bring along my Nikon D5100 with a 35mm f/1.8 lens because the interface is a little easier for long-exposures, and I can set it work with a battery-powered remote (the Olympus only uses my phone as a remote).

Feedback

If you're shooting photos from a cocotaxi, you're going to need a bright, fast lens. Shooting during sunset in the autumn can be fantastic because of the traffic of the roads and variety of classic cars out for a ride, but be wary of air pollution. Especially along the northern portion of the Malecon, the oil refineries and ports can make things a little smoggy.

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