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Cuban Cigar Lady



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So happy with so little
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cameraCanon EOS REBEL T2i

settings Aperture f/8.0 ISO 200 Shutter 1/250 

upload_dateOct, 2014

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3 Comments |
sebastianmuglia
 
sebastianmuglia October 23, 2014
Nice portrait!
richardalliers
 
richardalliers February 05, 2018
brilliant
Wargoddessphotography Platinum
 
Wargoddessphotography September 05, 2021
Priceless. Photography goals!

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Behind The Lens

Location

This photo was taken on vacation near Holguin, Cuba. This lady was selling things outside a restaurant we had lunch at. On our way out I asked if I could take a photo and she smiled and posed for me. I gave her some pesos and she seemed pleased.

Time

Early afternoon, shortly after lunch, in bright sunlight - pretty typical for Cuba.

Lighting

I liked the way the subject was highlighted against the darker background.

Equipment

I took this shot with my Canon T2i with a 50-250 mm zoom lens.

Inspiration

This lady's spirit and expression was impressive - the cigar was an interesting touch.

Editing

Just minimal contrast and exposure.

In my camera bag

I now have my T2i with a Sigma 10-20 mm lens and my main camera is a Sony RX 10 lll.

Feedback

I seldom photograph people but her uniqueness caught my eye - that tends to work for me in all the areas of photography where I like to practice.

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