Classic Cars in Havana Cuba | Color Street Photography
Vintage American Cars Moving Through the Streets of Old Havana
Classic American cars are everywhere in Havana, but I wanted more than a photograph of a beautiful old automobile parked at the curb.
I wanted the cars where they belong—in the streets.
I made this photograph in 2017 while moving through Old Havana. A blue station wagon fills the foreground while an open-top classic car travels ahead, its passengers visible above the deep red bodywork. Another old car appears farther down the street. Together they lead my eye directly into the city.
What interests me is how naturally these remarkable vehicles fit into the scene. In almost any other city, a car like this would attract attention at a show or sit polished in someone's collection. In Havana, these aging American cars are woven into everyday life.
The architecture matters just as much. Tall, weathered buildings press closely against the narrow street. Balconies, old stonework, barred windows, overhead wires and traditional street lamps surround the cars. Nothing feels staged or arranged for the camera.
I also like the restrained color in this photograph. The faded blue of the station wagon and the dark red convertible stand apart from the pale, timeworn buildings without overpowering them. The cars provide the color; Havana provides the texture.
That's what I remember most about photographing Cuba. History never seemed confined to museums or monuments. It was moving around me.
Here, it happened to be driving straight down the street.
© Dan Kosmayer, 2017
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