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Caption: CUBA
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#TheGivingLens
2016 Betsy Sergeant Snow
@snowfoto
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Caption: #thegivinglens In early 2016 I went to Cuba to teach photography to youth partnering with the NGO Amigo Skate. The workshops, accessible to anyone, connected me to the young girl living at our casa particular. Here is a self-portrait with sweet Alejandra.
Once our sessions are over, our group pursues our goal of connecting with the real Cuba. All portrait subjects provided permission. Read on and enjoy!
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Caption: Alejandra is a great student, and she's very patient as my Spanish needs time to warm up. She takes notes!
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Caption: When we hit the street, she's a natural.
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Caption: My teammate's printer allowed me to present Alejandra and her abuela with the portrait I took during a natural light demonstration.
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Caption: Next page: you'll see a #tglcuba participant sharing her image with her subject.
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Caption: #AmigoSkate youth
enjoy all creative endeavors.
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Caption: The skaters invite us to see them in action. #amigoskate
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Caption: While I was photographing this window for my collection (next page) this woman pops out for a chat.
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Caption: Love these
beaming faces. I am in awe of their warmth and of the ease with which conversations started.
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Caption: They are all so patient with my Spanish, and they
seem eager to talk about their lives.
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Caption: And then there are the cars.
Havana green is my color.
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Caption: The colors and pace of Trinidad are a nice respite from busy Havana.
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Caption: Don't forget the shadows.
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Caption: In Cienfuegos we see a man and the sea. His persistence pays off.
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Caption: Cuban pride takes many forms,from the feelings shared to the physical symbols.
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Caption: On January 28 we see celebrations honoring the birthday of national hero Jose Martí.
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Caption: Our group is photogenic too...at night! #tglcuba
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Caption: #tglcuba 2016