CUBAN CULTURE A Photographic Journey

Featured Photographer: Sumit Dua

Instagram: @sumit.dua Website: sumitdua.com

Sumit Dua is an international award winning photographer who is passionate about traveling and capturing fleeting moments, especially countries with rich culture and color like Cuba and India. Sumit is a radiologist by profession and his other hobbies include magic, technology and learning new things. He lives in Los Angeles, CA.

A saxophone hung on the wall against the texture of time. A symbol of the vibrant music scene in Cuba.

Havana’s classic cars roam the streets. Even though original parts are no longer available, people have creatively adapted newer parts to service these old cars. The old buildings serving as the backdrop to an evening ride in a classic car on a bustling street is quintessential Cuba.

A woman enjoys a cigar in downtown Havana.

A peek into a dimly lit office with pictures of Che Guevara. Also on the wall is a well known saying of Guevara, which roughly translates to “Until victory, always.”

Sometimes, the lighting after dusk is perfection. Here it helps to capture the vibrant colors of Cuba. The two neighbors’ homes are connected through a small door and the two ladies converse in the evening hours.

A girl enjoys her snack and having her picture taken at a dance school.