Cuba XI

ZoltanBalogh

Cuba XI

Mamita Cohiba

Habanna,Cuba 2007

Cuba XI belongs to the following groups:

IPA -International Photographers Alliance, Kairos, Latin America, People and Portraiture Photography, Street Photography and Photojournalism and Travel and Adventure Available for sale as

Greeting Cards, Matted Prints, Laminated Prints, Mounted Prints, Canvas Prints, Framed Prints and Posters

Cuba XI by ZoltanBalogh
  • Magee

    Magee

    What a cracker of a shot this is Zoltan!!
    I could study it for hours. Well done!!

  • macmichael

    macmichael

    “excuse me, I think you have a little spot on your teeth!”

  • max cooper

    max cooper

    luv the gogs and the teeth wellll …

  • AnnieD

    AnnieD

    What a fantastic shot – great!!

  • Ellen Bicknell

    Ellen Bicknell

    I love how her skin tones and the background resemble eachother – complete with wrinkles, cracks and imperfections

  • Antanas

    Antanas

    perfect

  • docophoto

    docophoto

    That is a ripper! A favorite, for sure.

  • ApeArt

    ApeArt

    oh my goodness what a fabulous picture!

  • ferndesign

    ferndesign

    wow this is one awesome shot wow stunning this is a shot where i could sit and study for hours

  • george1208

    george1208

    LOVE IT GREAT SHOT

  • mlgkats

    mlgkats

    this is great well done , love the facial expression

  • carpenter777
  • Ken Mucke

    Ken Mucke

    wow….where the heck did you find her…..this is a real one of a kind…...I LOVE IT

  • papam

    papam

    Exellent work!

  • Irish

    Irish

    CLASSIC SHOT…....GREAT!

  • Jonicool

    Jonicool

    Priceless capture!!

  • Jessica  Tremp

    Jessica Tremp

    haha, this is just the best

  • ToastedGhost

    ToastedGhost

    Pure brilliance

  • barnsis

    barnsis

    Excellent, even the reflection in the glasses is great.

  • Fergus Randall

    Fergus Randall

    wish my nan was as cool as that. one of the best portraits ive come across. such detail and personality!

  • Zsuzsa Korody

    Zsuzsa Korody

    Wow, what a beauty!!! She is the “one dollar for a shot” lady… isn’t she?!

  • ZoltanBalogh replied

    Igen,ő az egy dolláros néni,de megéri a pénzét;-)

  • Alyson Pearson

    Alyson Pearson

    ahh what an awesome portrait!!

  • Zsuzsa Korody

    Zsuzsa Korody

    Roppant szexi jelenség…:-) A portré amúgy zseniális, nagyon tetszik!!!

  • Kiwikiwi

    Kiwikiwi

    This is awesome!

  • David Lay

    David Lay

    Fantastic!

  • Cadence Gamache

    Cadence Gamache

    Wonderful shot! Such an unusual portrait… Such personality, such warmth… I really love the different textures in this :)

  • paulywog1561

    paulywog1561

    Amazing capture!
    Wonderful portrait!

  • Aurora Pintore

    Aurora Pintore

    You are a great photographer, I love this picture

  • DawsonImages

    DawsonImages

    Could be a MAD magazine cover, nice work!

  • Maxhamish

    Maxhamish

    This image is awesome, love it, love it….............love it…...........

  • Jen Cannella

    Jen Cannella

    Fantastic expression on her face and flowers in her hair are perfect…love it!

  • aspectsoftmk

    aspectsoftmk

    flipping incredible…seriously there is so much in this…i love..terri

  • Catherine Davis

    Catherine Davis

    What an incredibly interesting looking personality. Rich warm colours and textures. Love it!

  • Jean M. Laffitau

    Jean M. Laffitau

    :-))) Marvellous shot!!

  • Heather  Rivet  IPA

    Heather Rivet...

    fantastic

  • LegalAlien

    LegalAlien

    wow great!!

  • Imber

    Imber

    Love it! Love it! Love it!!!!

  • franzi

    franzi

    brilliant, love her teeth, lol
    what a great shot!!!

  • jean-michel macias

    jean-michel ma...

    wouuuuahhhooouuuuuuu…!!!!!!

  • Kelsey Miner

    Kelsey Miner

    gorgeous!

  • ltruskett

    ltruskett

    Love those teeth. What a hoot…...............great, great shot.

  • brenwebb

    brenwebb

    You never forget a picture like that….That would make any National publication’s front cover. And she has the cleanest, clearest eyeglasses on that I have ever seen! Extremely Superb capture!

  • LindsayWalton

    LindsayWalton

    Wow, I’m guessing there was a real personality to go along with the look. How did you come to meet this particular character. She looks like she has spunk. :)

  • KillerNapkins

    KillerNapkins

    haha awesome… kinda makes me feel like shit hahah .. good work

  • phantomorchid

    phantomorchid

    absolutely stunning!!!!!!!!!!!!

  • ElRobbo

    ElRobbo

    Wicked portrait, Zoltan!
    I’m lost for words!

  • Lisa G. Putman

    Lisa G. Putman

    This is absolutely incredible. Unbelievable work!

  • zacco

    zacco

    welldone goto fotofanatic.co.uk

  • MuscularTeeth

    MuscularTeethVoted Most Helpful Bubbler

    absolutly perfect !!! = it goes with my theme im collecting so its favorited…

  • rsmac

    rsmac

    What an amazing shot. Great subject.

  • Stephen Mitchell

    Stephen Mitchell

    that’s one ugly old troll.
    great picture of her.

  • Sophie Watson

    Sophie Watson

    Brilliant!

  • Ja11

    Ja11

    “dont smoke” heh.. really fun picture though, nice capture

  • Jan Piller

    Jan Piller

    Lovely shot!!

  • Rebs O

    Rebs O

    love this – what a great shot

  • oneUP

    oneUP

    its great, it looks like theres too much detail which gives it this surreal quality. i love her.

  • SWEEPER

    SWEEPER

    A timeless shot that will always grab your attention expertly presented .

  • HippieVan57

    HippieVan57

    i love ” real people ” shots, you have captured quite a bit of emotion on this… well done

  • funkyporchini

    funkyporchini

    smoking definatly ruins your looks girls…. AWESOME…..

  • Jemma Bracken

    Jemma Bracken

    What a classic shot, you have captured a real character!

  • Josh Price

    Josh Price

    Awesome shot! She’s an amazing character and I love the textures and colour. Only wish I could see her eyes a bit better…

  • Robert Reeves

    Robert Reeves

    brilliant. you just can’t make up a character like that.

  • Franklin Lindsey

    Franklin Lindsey

    I’m not so sure if she really has this cigar in her mouth, however who cares! This is really a creative and funny peace, congrats to ya!

  • ZoltanBalogh replied

    Be sure,she had:-)

    Thanx for the comments for everyone!!

  • Lou Green

    Lou Green

    so much personality in this- its just fab

  • marshy69

    marshy69

    Just love this, but Ive seen it before-please tell me where- its so annoying! Your work must be exhibited somewhere but I just cant think where- her face is unforgettable!

  • ZoltanBalogh replied

    She is a real tourist attraction in Old Havanna,I think I’m not the only one who took picture from her.

    Thanx for the comments!

  • Murray Swift

    Murray Swift

    Amazing!

  • Per Ove Sleen

    Per Ove Sleen

    Is this that Lewinsky woman….I mean with the cigar and all ???

    OK just kidding, this is a great portrait of someone that looks very much like Monic….no no no like a land mark I mean….

    POS

  • nick board

    nick board

    Terrific portrait, i’ve seen her many times though, on travel photo competitions

  • Michelle Ogues

    Michelle Ogues

    i love all the many different textures and patterns—and her smile of course :)

  • Maureen  Geraghty

    Maureen Geraghty

    Loves it!!!!! This is awesome!! Great job

  • Digby

    Digby

    George Burns in Drag.

  • Alisa Gonzalez

    Alisa Gonzalez

    am i the only one that thinks “george burns”? lol great shot!

  • Lila Alias

    Lila Alias

    my goodness! What a character!!!!!!!!! And what a great job you have done of capturing her! Stunning work! Love the reflection in her glasses! (:

  • shanghaiwu

    shanghaiwu

    one of the best images I have ever seen/brilliant

  • Mariam Muradian

    Mariam Muradian

    WONDERFUL!
    How blessed you are to see what you have seen!
    What a character! What a portrait!
    I would want to follow her around all day just to see HOW she would do ordinary things…
    Mamma undoubtedly has a blend of REAL and STORYTELLER in her!
    I’ll bet her laugh is contagious!
    I can picture nightfall, cooking, homemade “hooch”, musica…she probably sings like
    Chavela Varas too!
    At home with her thanks to your photograph….I am so in love!
    VIVA la Revolucion! CUBANA HASTA LAS CACHAS!

  • Mariam Muradian

    Mariam Muradian

    Correction: Chavela Vargas….”La Llorona” is one of my favorites!

  • bchrisdesigns

    bchrisdesigns

    omg! amazing!

  • robsta5

    robsta5

    i agree with many others, what a fabulous image, immense detail and ones, superb, very well done.

  • Anthony Begovic

    Anthony Begovic

    Great image.
    Shocking gum disease. Those teeth are hanging on by a thread.

  • Jodi Coyle

    Jodi Coyle

    reminds me of the old woman in There’s Something About Mary

  • orourke

    orourke

    fantastic subject and well taken

  • Krisso

    Krisso

    What a great character. Such an amazing portrait as is your whole folio! Your work is brilliant.

  • vonne

    vonne

    This is FABULOUS!

  • D. AMO

    D. AMO

    Really! Is it the cigar or the folds in the neck or? that brings one looking – back for more? Believably unbelievble! exceeleant!

  • ktowers

    ktowers

    cool, unique work , love it

  • Herkissable

    Herkissable

    haha…great shot

  • Andrew Robertson

    Andrew Robertson

    Incredible woman – what a photograph…absolutely fabulous image. Instant favourite. Well done.

  • Mugsy

    Mugsy

    Brilliantly captured!

  • Irene  Burdell

    Irene Burdell

    I had an email sent to me a couple of days ago with this same woman on it , I was wondering if you did that shot too?

  • ZoltanBalogh replied

    Could you send me the picture?

    blzoly@vipmail.hu

    Thank you for the comment

  • Kelly  J

    Kelly J

    Oh classic!!!!!!! She is adorable!

  • H M Bascom

    H M Bascom

    This image is just wonderful. Superb shot. She has so much character. Well done

  • Krys Bailey

    Krys Bailey

    Totally amazing and iconic shot! Wow!

  • doesremindme

    doesremindme

    friggin awesome man!!!

  • EarthGipsy

    EarthGipsy

    Amazing capture! Well done.

  • randomdumping

    randomdumping

    Top notch. Perfect exposure.

  • Tollwut

    Tollwut

    FANTASTIC!

  • Caroline Fournier

    Caroline Fournier

    Well she just melts your heart … I love the Cuban people, so warm and full of personality. What a great shot that truly captures that.

  • zapatam

    zapatam

    gorgeous capture. have u ever seen omar cruz’ work? :)

  • noahb

    noahb

    real nice but it looks as if the cigar wasnt a part of the original photo

  • i l d i  l a z a r

    i l d i l a z...

    A real curious portrait

  • Kenny Gulley Jr.

    Kenny Gulley Jr.

    damn brilliant

  • LasTBreatH
  • Bruce  Dickson

    Bruce Dickson

    Wow, great shot.

  • Hop  Dac

    Hop Dacworks here

    aren’t cubans meant to have the best public dental service in the world?

  • Stephen Rowsell

    Stephen Rowsell

    Awesome portrait! I think this woman was featured on an episode of “The Thirsty Traveler” while they were there enjoying Havana Club!

  • sharka

    sharka

    fantastic!

  • Joanne  Bradley

    Joanne Bradley

    Incredible portrait! Congrats on homepage feature!

  • Mariann Kovats

    Mariann Kovats

    Congratulations on the homepage feature! Nagyon jo!

  • cendrinet

    cendrinet

    This is a great photo, stylish mamasita!!

  • Roja

    Roja

    what a funny fun shot

  • Shelly Hiebert

    Shelly Hiebert

    BRILLIANT PORTRAIT ZOLTAN! One to be very proud of :)

  • i l d i  l a z a r

    i l d i l a z...

    Congratulations on the homepage feature!!!

  • Carine  Boustany

    Carine Boustany

    love your work

  • donlaczi

    donlaczi

    this is so beautiful

  • Darren Burdell

    Darren Burdell

    Great image! Love her expression and those glasses.

  • Honor Kyne

    Honor Kyne

    Wow!!!....I spent a month in Cuba recently….this photograph was in the front section of the Lonely Planet Guide for Cuba….Great shot! Well Done!!!

  • Peter Hodgson

    Peter Hodgson

    Brilliant stuff

  • AARDVARK

    AARDVARK

    Reminds me of my ex’s mother!

    All congrats on being featured on the home page.

  • missvaginahead

    missvaginahead

    half a cerntry later when i got to the bottom of the extensive comments on this photo!! i am in love with this women!! what a magnificent capture of a purely wonderful looking person, she must have such a personality!! well done!! this is what i call fantabulouse!!

  • Amanda  Brushett

    Amanda Brushett

    I saw this same woman interviewed on a episode of Thirsty Traveler when they did a show about Cuban rum. I know she said he last name was Gonzales but I cant remember the rest.

  • Sharon Davey

    Sharon Davey

    Congratulations on your Feature, she is just Gorgeous lol What a character and you have captured her with great style!!! Love her!!!

  • DrDubyu2

    DrDubyu2

    yes.

    that’s all I can say!

  • Jacinta Mallin

    Jacinta Mallin

    Wicked :)) !!

  • Anthony Gregory

    Anthony Gregory

    Hehe – i’ve seen her before- she poses for photos and charges if i’m not mistaken – Still a great image

  • Hena Tayeb

    Hena Tayeb

    wow..what a shot.

  • jughead

    jughead

    Nice teeth

  • Aaron Barbara

    Aaron Barbara

    Brilliant capture ! She’s on the “Lonely Planet – Cuba” ......But this shot should have been in there !

  • Stephen Colquitt

    Stephen Colquitt

    Looks to me that she is doing something she loves – its a great portrait Zoltan

  • Noah Berestizhevsky

    Noah Berestizh...

    Great capture and portrait! Nice tones, lighting and editing. Well Done.
    The only thing bothering me is the cigar… looks kind of unreal :/
    Other than that Great photo. :D

  • Jen Ryan

    Jen Ryan

    haha! great capture!!!

  • Judith Oppenheimer

    Judith Oppenhe...

    fabulous!

  • Ryan Jones

    Ryan Jones

    Look out National Geographic. Priceless image.

  • Martine Roch

    Martine Roch

    OMG such a great portrait ! fun
    an instant fave

  •  Cheri Perry

    Cheri Perry

    This is awesome…what a capture and what an expression on that face. Excellent work.

  • DaRkSiLeNcE

    DaRkSiLeNcE

    Smokin!! this is great!! dig the expression!!

  • John Spies

    John Spies

    Incredible and outrageous- love it

  • russell lee klika

    russell lee klika

    Outstanding image.

  • Misty Lackey

    Misty Lackey

    would you be my neighbor

  • Candleaxis

    Candleaxis

    This is such a charming photo. I love it!

  • Taylor Sawyer

    Taylor Sawyer

    I would like to invite you to enter this piece (or another of your choosing) into th following challenge: Excellent Elderly

  • LINDA JONES

    LINDA JONES

    what character,love this piece..just wonderful

  • Brett Still

    Brett Still

    I just love this portrait. The texture is fantastic.

  • Albert Dickson

    Albert Dickson 17 days ago

    Man alive!! She is somthing special. Very well photographed. I like the textures and tones very much.

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