Havana on Film

February 20, 2020

I had a great time visiting Havana in March 2019, and have posted several blogs about it (see below for links).

In this new post I share my favourite film photos captured in Havana.

I used three types of film, as indicated below each image.

Hope you enjoy!

Havana Skyline

A panorama of two images stitched together

Kodak Ektar 100

 

I loved seeing the old architecture of the city...

Pillars of Home

Kodak Ektar 100

Palms and Arches

Kodak Ektar 100

 

We had a great visit to the Sephardic Synagogue and Malpaso Dance Company...

Leg Up

Kodak Ektar 100

 

Visiting the Cuban School of Boxing was a great experience...

Gimnasio de Boxeo

Kodak Ektar 100

Escuela Cubana de Boxeo

Kodak Ektar 100

 

Seeing the classic cars of Havana never got boring...

Pink and Blue

Kodak Ektar 100

Old Red

Kodak Ektar 100

Silver and Grey

Kodak Ektar 100

Road Worthy

Kodak Ektar 100

We passed by some Havana hot spots...

Floridita

Kodak Ektar 100

Lafayette Restaurant

Kodak Ektar 100

We met friendly locals...

Se Vende La Casa

Kodak Ektar 100

Havana Style

Kodak Ektar 100

Exploring back streets and capturing street scenes was perhaps my favourite thing...

Havana Shadows

Kodak Ektar 100

Sun and Shade

Kodak Ektar 100

Sidecar and Sidekick

Kodak Ektar 100

 

I captured a few frames on 120mm film with my old plastic Lomography camera...

Sliver of Light

Lomography Colour Negative 400 Film

An accidental exposure captured while visiting a produce market.

The colours on the left are from my shirt, and on the right is Cuban photographer Alfredo Sarabia, who was our very helpful guide.

The dots and numbers seen in these two images is due to the film's backing paper fusing to the film (which was well past it's expiry date).

Shades of Blue

Lomography Colour Negative 400 Film

 

I captured a few frames on Kodak Ektachrome as well...

Window View

Kodak Ektachrome 100

Ron a Granel

(Bulk Rum)

Kodak Ektachrome 100

Dispensario

Kodak Ektachrome 100

One last image to share...

Open Line

Kodak Ektar 100

 

Thanks for looking!

 

To see more images from Havana, please visit my previous blog posts:


Culture Snap Photography features the work of Toronto-based photographer Henry VanderSpek. Henry specializes in documenting the work of local and international non-profit organizations, special events, live music, street and art photography. To hire Henry for an assignment, please click here to get in touch.
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