Cafe tables empty in Plaza Vieja in Havana Cuba | Wall Art
A Quiet Morning in Havana’s Historic Heart
Plaza Vieja in Havana holds a certain kind of magic—quiet, sunlit, and filled with character. I found these café tables sitting empty early one morning, before the chatter, before the coffee cups clinked. There’s a tension in that silence, a beauty in the moment right before the day unfolds. What caught my eye wasn’t just the symmetry of the chairs or the faded charm of the tablecloths—it was the feeling. The stillness. The pause.
So much of Havana pulses with rhythm and colour, but there are these soft, introspective corners too. This photograph captures one of them. The pastel buildings in the background hint at centuries of stories. The stonework underfoot feels worn by time. And yet, the scene is untouched—just waiting. That’s what this image is about: the in-between moment. No crowd, no music—just presence.
I created this print for people who see beauty in simplicity. For those who prefer mood over motion. Whether you’ve wandered these streets or simply long to, this image invites you into the quiet Havana, the one locals know between the rushes.
Hang it in your kitchen, your reading nook, or anywhere you need a pause. Let it remind you that stillness has its kind of voice.
Explore more visual stories from the island in my Cuba Photography Collection.
© Dan Kosmayer, 2017
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