Surviving
Havana, Cuba. There are many women dressed in costume, holding cigars. They pose for photos, asking the tourists for a dollar. This particular lady appeared lost in thought, she looked so sad. She did not notice me until after I had taken the picture.
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Zsuzsa Korody
Oh, great shot! She is the lady who takes 1 dollar for each shot, isn’t she??? :-)
Nixter replied
Thanks…She is! She didn’t see me until after I had taken the picture though!
Jacqueline Baker
Hey love this photograph!
Nixter replied
Thanks Jacqueline!
Nanmarie
Well she’s dolled up! Love the cigar. What a excellent candid capture.
Leena Hedman
At first I thought the pic was funny, but then I noticed her sadness. What a grotesque world we’re livin in. Great story-telling image.
klezedawg
outstanding capture
Glenn Storey
really interesting image, this woman, that cigar and the dress.
never seen anything like this before….... great.
Rany Lutz
Lovely capture. Great costume!
amarica
Great portrait Nixter
maka1967
Great candid. Captured her sadness and her suroundings.
Anthony Hedger
LOL. Great capture
Nixter replied
Thanks Anthony for looking and for all your thoughtful comments..
KEITH R. WILL...
great shot i love it
Wanda Raines
She is dressed do girly. Then I see that giant cigar in on mouth and she uses a walking cane. I Guess this is her way of making money. Great candid shot.
hilarydougill
wonderful candid capture, Hope that is her lottery ticket and she won!!! hugsxxx
Nixter
Hope so too! Thanks for your comments x
phil decocco
Wonderful moment, though soulfully captured. Well done.
phil
Nixter replied
Thanks Phil.
faceart
Brilliant!!!
Nixter replied
Thanks very much.
Isa Rodriguez
yay!. what a fabulous shot!!! she is definetly a survivor .. hope she gets plenty of dollars today and always
Nixter replied
Thanks very much.. I hope so too!