Travel to Old Havana, Cuba

I travelled to Havana, Cuba in March of 2016 with my wife and 3yr old son.  We stayed at a resort about 25km from Havana. Originally we had hoped to stay at some Airbnb place in Old Havana, but we found out they don’t allow Canadians to book on that site in Cuba.  Hopefully next time we visit this amazing country those restrictions will be lifted.  Staying at the resort was nice with good food, drinks and of course the beach.  But I really wanted to see and photograph Havana.  The first time I went to Havana was via taxi which was a classic American car.  As we got closer to the city I seriously felt that I had gone back in time about 50 or 60 years.  Old Havana is amazing. It is truly a photographer’s dream.  You have colourful old crumbling buildings, vibrant American cars and of course the Cuban people.  I will definitely revisit this wonderful city again as there is still so much to see and experience.

I shot everything on my Contax G2 35mm film camera.  I used Portra 160, Portra 400, Portra 800 and Kodak Ektar 100.  The Find Lab did an amazing job scanning and developing these so that I had very little to do with them afterwards.  I used the Zeiss 28mm and Zeiss 45mm lenses for these pictures.  Here are some photos from the trip.
Stepping Back in Time - Old Havana CubaTravel in Old Havana Cuba by Paul Krol Toronto PhotographerOld Havana green American carA plaza in Old Havana CubaVintage Plymouth American car in Old Havana Kodak Ektar 100 The Find LabSome parts of Old Havana look war-tornToronto travel photographer in Old Havana Cuba Paul KrolTravel photography in Old Havana, CubaCuban kids posing for portrait in Old Havana Cuba on Portra 400 film The Find Lab Contax G2Cuban children playing soccer in Old Havana, Cuba on Ektar 100 filmTimeless Cuba photos shot on 35mm film by Paul KrolContax G2 travel photography A plaza in HavanaLime Green vintage car, porque no?Old Havana Cuba film photography by Paul Krol The Find LabHavana Cuba travel photographerClassic Cuba photography on film in Havana by Toronto photographer Paul KrolRed classic American car in Old Havana CubaOld Havana rickshaw travel photographyHavana Cuba tourism photographymy family at the beach in Cubabeautiful 35mm Contax G2 film tones in CubaBeach in CubaNanna Minasyan Portrait photography on a beach in Cuba by Paul KrolCuba Old Havana photography on 35mm film by Paul KrolHavana Cuba travel photographersTravel photography in Old Havana Cuba by Paul KrolTravel pictures in Havana by Paul KrolTravel photo in Old Havana - reflectionColourful travel photography in Havana CubaPatio in Old Havana CubaA plaza in Havana CubaCuba travel photography on filmTravelling in Old Havana CubaPurple Classic Car in Havana Cuba Cruising down the roadWalking the streets of Old HavanaGreen Taxi in Old Havana Cuba Ektar 100 The Find Lab Contax G2

  • April 25, 2016 - 12:04 pm

    David Jenkins - Love these Paul, so much punch and energy!ReplyCancel

  • April 26, 2016 - 10:37 am

    Mark Pool - Big respect. This is a great collection of photographs. Makes me really want to go there.ReplyCancel

  • April 26, 2016 - 7:46 pm

    Kaho - Amazing! I love these pictures!ReplyCancel

  • April 28, 2016 - 12:16 pm

    rahul khona - Wow. Immense. So much soul in these!ReplyCancel

  • May 12, 2016 - 5:37 am

    James fear - Love these Paul. Reminds me of Stephen ShoreReplyCancel

  • May 13, 2016 - 8:13 pm

    Jessica Schilling - Amazing set of travel photography, Paul! I loved seeing them pop up online, and the set is even more impressive as a collection!ReplyCancel

  • May 16, 2016 - 4:01 am

    Gerry - Wow effect for sure! Very enjoyable setReplyCancel

  • May 16, 2016 - 8:09 pm

    Jack Chauvel - Oh my .. this didnt help my need to go to Cuba. Amazing work Paul, and great film stock choices.. they all represent what you have seen so well.ReplyCancel

  • May 19, 2016 - 2:08 pm

    tobiah - so so so cool, really makes me want to goReplyCancel

  • May 23, 2016 - 11:44 am

    lisa lacroix - These are fantastic, it makes me want to go see (and photograph) Cuba!!ReplyCancel

  • May 27, 2016 - 6:17 am

    Rachael - So great! I want to go now!ReplyCancel

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