TaosBritDan

Laundry Day Havana

Canon EOS 5D Mark II

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Aperture f/5.0 ISO 800 Shutter 1/2000

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Dec, 2014

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Location

I was in Havana the week that the news that the embargo will soon be lifted. This shot was taken across the street from one of the best hotels in Cuba. The disparity between the world of the tourist and the locals is so apparent if you look behind the facade

Time

I took to walking around Havana between 6am and 7am. There were not many tourists around and the sun had risen just enough to provide light to photograph but not cast harsh shadows

Lighting

The sun had not risen above the surrounding buildings so it was reflected and soft.

Equipment

Canon Eos 5D MkII At 100mm 0n a 24 - 135mm zoom lens.

Inspiration

Everywhere you look in Cuba you see laundry hung out. Seeing this scene in the early morning made me wonder how long she had already been working that day.

Editing

Cropping in photoshop.

In my camera bag

Canon 5D MK II. Canon 50D. An assortment of macro, wide and zoom lenses. Tripod or monopod. Panasonic Lumix camera for when I can't set up my Canons and of course my trusty iPhone.

Feedback

If you are photographing in a strange city. Go out early and capture the locals starting their day.

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Laundry Day Havana

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