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In the Cold of the Malecon


In the Cold of the Malecon
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Copyright: Peter Jennings (Geo) Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 216 W: 57 N: 181] (1214)
Genre: Places
Medium: Color
Date Taken: 2004-12-21
Categories: Daily Life
Camera: Canon PowerShot S500
Photo Version: Original Version
Date Submitted: 2005-01-02 10:35
Viewed: 1945
Points: 18
[Note Guidelines] Photographer's Note
This photo was taken on Avenida Antonia Macedo, part of the Malecon, a seaside promenade of several kilometres around the north shore of Havana.

When a cold front passes through, the winds come from the north (El Norte) and the waves crash across the rocks and breakwater to spray salt water on the busy road making driving hazardous and walking or cycling a chilling experience.

Normally, the winds are from the east and the Malecon is the place for a pleasant stroll with your lover, away from the bustle of the city.

In the Cold of the Malecon is a book of stories by Antonio Jose Ponte which convey the realities of life in contemporary Havana.

Suffering badly from the spray are the wonderful buildings from the 1940s and 50s which line the promenade. Only a few have been maintained or renovated.

Even though I avoided a direct hit from the spray, the salt in the air soon clouded my lens and the shutter has not operated as smoothly since. But the photo opportunities were too great to keep my camera in my pocket.
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  • bebel Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 1034 W: 71 N: 1088] (7242)
  • [2005-01-02 10:43]

nice photo with action and pretty colours. composition is nice with the curve road

Very nice one Peter. Great sky, colors, composition and moment.

glad to see you Peter,Happy new year and I have best wishes for you and your family.
I like the shot,well played with light,in a fine moment captured and freezed,and spray effect well showed,nicely composed and well done.
Sincerely
Mohammad

Great light for this one, and a good PoV to catch the waves. Can't quite make out the logo, but I think the modern building centre frame must be the Havana Libre hotel.

I like the light, the stormy sky and the water splash. jesus

Great colors here. The moment captured of the bicycle rider and the person walking is very nice. I like the smooth darkness of the sidewalk next to the water. Overall this is just a lovely picture to look at.

Nice shot. I like the composition and it looks like a really nice place.

Hi Peter:
Very nice colours and composition. I like the darkened siluhetes and the wave action. Regards
Daniel

Salut Peter j adore cette photo,
tres bon contraste et l effet de l eau est superbe.
Salutations Jeff

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