notraces Posted March 17, 2004 Share Posted March 17, 2004 Here's another image I scanned. I did my best to remove most of the scratches the lab left on the neg... I'll be processing my own black and white from here on out... This image was taken using Tmax and pushed a stop - M6TTL/35cron ... damned near dark when I took this image... I'm looking for comments about the scanning technique and quality. Thanks. Bob<div></div> Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
j m shaw Posted March 17, 2004 Share Posted March 17, 2004 Looks good Bob, how did you like Habana?<div></div> Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
j m shaw Posted March 17, 2004 Share Posted March 17, 2004 WOW don't open my previous post it's HUGE sorry. :) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
j m shaw Posted March 17, 2004 Share Posted March 17, 2004 Ok I will log off after this :) but now I am determined to get it to work...<div></div> Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
notraces Posted March 17, 2004 Author Share Posted March 17, 2004 Cuba changed my outlook on life... I've traveled all over the world -- I've been to some pretty remote places -- but nothing prepared me for the 2 weeks I spent in Cuba. I've never been to a place where you can feel the buzz of life around you -- Cubans bursting at the seams to share their views of life -- to show their creative side... They are subjagated people, for sure -- and they do most anything to express themselves without crossing the line that may get them into trouble. I'm happy to have what I have in life -- but I never really realized how truly lucky I am until I spent just one day in Havana. I'll write more on this later -- I'm really tired -- but suffice it to say that Havana was not what I expected. I feel for the people of Cuba -- and there were times when I was ashamed to be an American. I'd go back in a second - and I'm hoping to go again next year... I'll write more later... By the way -- Iove your photo -- it inspired me before I left for Cuba -- I remember you sending it to me before... Thanks.... Bob Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wingell Posted March 18, 2004 Share Posted March 18, 2004 Works for me, Bob! Anxious to hear more of your impressions of Cuba. And ditto, Mark, excellent work! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
paul_sharratt Posted March 18, 2004 Share Posted March 18, 2004 Bob - your Chevy image has great metallic tones. Something I always strive for in B&W. Cuba is on my list of must go places but unfortunately the travel restrictions for Americans is upsetting those plans. Make me envy Canadians and Europeans that can go any day of the week - I like to take a British photo workshop in Cuba but I don't think I could get the travel clearance. What is your perspective on this issue. How will you go to Cuba next time? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
j m shaw Posted March 18, 2004 Share Posted March 18, 2004 Bob & Bill Thanks:) Paul check out this organization http://www.globalexchange.org/tours/byCountry.html#2 They were great to travel with and I had a wonderfull time. I usually hate organized tours but they let you loose if you wanted and I did to take pics:) Cuba was maazing as Bob said primarily for the people, they have such a zest for life, yet have so little I really felt for them. WILL go back. Mark<div></div> Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
notraces Posted March 18, 2004 Author Share Posted March 18, 2004 I think I posted this one before... but I like it.. Mark- great shot... I traveled to Cuba with some of my ornithologist friends.. we have a license which expires in August of 05 -- so, were planning on heading back in January... we actually do some pretty extensive work studying migration patterns - and habitats of endemics... Mainly because the expectation is that Embargo will be lifted sometime soon -- and the Denny's, Walmart, Holiday Inn, and Disney people will all rush in to claim stake... and what we don't want to see is habitats of endangered species disrupted in the name of commercialism -- or whatever you want to mask it as. The work is vital and important. Cuba has about 45 species which can be found no where else in the world - they have the smallest bird, the Bee Hummingbird - great little bird... And birding is a big tourist draw for Cuba. It's not only the potential destruction by large corporations that we're worried about -- but also the local capturing birds and selling them as pets... it's a problem. There's all sorts of pressures on the habitat WITHOUT the help of outsiders -- and that's a worry.... Anyway -- it's important to map out where the birds 'hang out' - so that when planning starts, consideration can be given to the flora and fauna of Cuba... I'll write more later... Bob<div></div> Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mskovacs Posted March 18, 2004 Share Posted March 18, 2004 I am Canadian and my parents go to Cuba a lot but I've never been. I *heard* that the Cuban authorities stamp USA passports by placing it on a small sheet of paper. I was always under the impression that many americans visit Cuba via Canada using tricks like this but I could be talking out of my arse. Anyone care to come for a holiday in balmy, southern Ontario? ;) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
notraces Posted March 18, 2004 Author Share Posted March 18, 2004 Speaking of my ornithologist friends -- Julie Craves - sent me the attached photo she took with her little Nikon Coolpix 990 -- I did some very minor adjustments -- but I just love it... take a look... Julie claims she's seen the same dog laying there in the background every year she's gone! I think this year was her third year.... Enjoy -- and credit goes to Julie... Bob<div></div> Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jan dirk geertsema Posted March 19, 2004 Share Posted March 19, 2004 As an American you can always travel to Toronto or Mexico, an apply for a Cuban visa there; they will stamp it on a seperate sheet of paper as inlay to your passport. No visual evidence that you've been there. Castro loves to have Americans spending Dollars. Don't get fooled by just the romantic and expressive side of the Cubans; the reality is often grim. Ordinary housewives will sell their body for a couple of bucks in the evening, when the kids are in bed and hubby at work, just to be able to buy a pair of sneekers for their kids in the Dollar stores. Then she has to bribe the 'Revolutionary Commisioner' who lives in every fifth house and reports the whereabouts of the people under his commission to the government. Can you imagine your wife doing that? Our Western society is certainly not perfect, and our greed and consumerism is horrible. But Stalinism certainly destroys the values in a society. I am a photojournalist, and I have spent more than two weeks looking for the reality in Cuba. I have left the tourist routes, and I have been followed all the time by Castro's secret service; they don't like it when they don't know where you are. Nevertheless; what I learned is that people have a great ability to improvise and make the best of their lives, and Cubans certainly are cheerful people. Going to Cuba certainly makes you appreciate your everyday freedom again! Cheers, Jan Dirk<div></div> Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jan dirk geertsema Posted March 19, 2004 Share Posted March 19, 2004 Here's another pic from Cuba.<div></div> Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jan dirk geertsema Posted March 19, 2004 Share Posted March 19, 2004 Pic taken in Trinidad, Cuba<div></div> Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jan dirk geertsema Posted March 19, 2004 Share Posted March 19, 2004 I know, this is not about cars anymore, but if you visit Havana, look for the El Mundo Bar and visit my friend Roberto. He'll serve you rum coctails that you'll never forget. Just close your eyes when he makes them, and take out the bugs before drinking.<div></div> Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jan dirk geertsema Posted March 19, 2004 Share Posted March 19, 2004 Mother and baby in a bike, Havana, Cuba.<div></div> Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jan dirk geertsema Posted March 19, 2004 Share Posted March 19, 2004 This pic very much reflects the pace of life in Cuba. This gentleman is a civil worker who has his office in the former church he is leaning towards. He has been sitting their for hours while I was there.<div></div> Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
notraces Posted March 19, 2004 Author Share Posted March 19, 2004 Wow -- this has turned into a nice little thread... I'll write more about my Cuba experiences in a bit.. but thought I would post this pic of Hemingway's old haunts... Bob<div></div> Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jan dirk geertsema Posted March 19, 2004 Share Posted March 19, 2004 Thanks Bob. Your pics really inspired me to contribute too. Have you been on the roof terrace of 'La Bodeguita del Medio'? It gives you a great view over old Havana. Let us share more of this. Cheers, Jan Dirk<div></div> Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kilgore_trout1 Posted March 19, 2004 Share Posted March 19, 2004 how are all y'all getting to Cuba? In the US, we are very restricted on cuba travel... I'd love to go to cuba and open a casino --- but it's not happening Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
notraces Posted March 19, 2004 Author Share Posted March 19, 2004 I'll post more over the weekend... Just to answer Blake's question -- I traveled with a group of birders and ornithologists. We have a license to travel to Cuba good until 05... We're all US citizens, and most had made the trip before. I think I mentioned in a previous post the focus of our work. I would love to see the Embargo lifted so that those Americans wishing to travel and experience Cuba will be free to do so. It was an experience for me that I'll never forget. --- more later. Bob Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spearhead Posted March 19, 2004 Share Posted March 19, 2004 The Bodeguita del Medio has been "franchised" outside Cuba. This is in D.F., Mexico...<p> <center> <img src="http://www.spirer.com/images/boge.jpg"><br><i>Bogeguita del Medio, Copyright 2003 Jeff Spirer</i></center><p> The food was great, by the way. Music and Portraits Blog: Life in Portugal Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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