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    A Country Frozen in Time Travel Scholarship 2012 entry

    Cuba

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    Although, life in Cuba seems to be frozen at the time of the revolution's victory, since the mid-nineties modernity is creeping very slowly into Cubans' life. This shot shows the contrast of two generations. I think time only goes forward! by: le_nomade Views[479] Unlike the crumbling look of Havana, Cubans are usually are well-dressed. There is a contrast between the “subjective” look of the people and the buildings they live in! by: le_nomade Views[349] In Cuba you are always travelling back in time. Photography is no exception! This photographer makes a living by taking photos of tourists with his Old men sitting at a corner in Trinidad de Cuba. Elders of today were the revolution’s youths. Che's portraits can be found in every corner of Cuba as the relentless symbol of a revolution, once youthful with high aspirations. After fifty years, do they still think the revolution has fulfilled its promises?! Can their miens tell some answers? by: le_nomade Views[355] It has been fifty years since the victory of the Cuban revolution. Havana - the city and the people - do not seem to have changed much. In this picture a woman
     
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    My Scholarship entry - A 'place' I have visited

    Sunday, 6 Jan 2013 | Photo Gallery | Scholarship Entry

    I am originally from Yemen and currently residing in Canada and working as a civil engineer. My passion for photography goes to the time when I got my first point-and-shoot camera at the age of twelve (a Canon 35mm film camera). I was always amazed ... Read more >
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    Travelling back in time: Cuba

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    I have always had an interest in the modern history of Cuba. This trip was a great learning experience for me. The experience in visiting Cuba stems from the past-look-and-feel aspect of it, with all its negatives and positives. In Cuba, you feel went ... Read more >

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    Photos: Cuba

    Sunday, 6 Jan 2013 | Photo Gallery

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