He Works Hard For The Money
by Connie Handscomb
Title
He Works Hard For The Money
Artist
Connie Handscomb
Medium
Photograph - Photography - Fine Art
Description
Bicycle rickshaws (bici-taxis) are popular in Havana. Over a million were imported from China in the 1990's, providing an easy family transport system as well as another taxi service for the Cubans and tourists.
This one was sighted in Old Havana, La Habana Vieja. Old Havana is considered to be the beating heart of the city. For about 350 years, it was actually the entire city. While at one time the area had been scheduled for demolition, its crumbling aristocratic grandeaur was saved when UNESCO placed it on the World Heritage List (1982) and restoration began. It is still ongoing, and now has the reputation of being the best-preserved colonial city in the Americas.
We did have a ride in one of these taxis, but have to say, even though it was night at the time, it was still hot and humid, and it was clear the driver was pumping his legs hard to move the tires along the rough spots in the road (some areas are cobblestones) working so hard for his money. An old Donna Summers tune came to mind.
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♥ Heartfelt Gratitude to FAA groups for featuring this image :
Old and Used
Urban Look and Feel
Urban Images
Cuba
Images That Excite You
UNESCO World Heritage Sites
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September 14th, 2015
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Comments (22)
Connie Handscomb
Nisah, my thanks to you! for featuring this image in UNESCO World Heritage Sites ;))
Maria Hunt
Great moment and subject, Connie. I love this portrait of a struggling young man. Well done. FL & V : )
Connie Handscomb replied:
Late ... very sincere.... thanks to you, Maria! yes, this poor fellow really did work hard ... they all did .))
Theresa Tahara
Love this street capture, Connie. fl
Connie Handscomb replied:
Theresa, thank you so much! it was a very interesting experience ... a unique place to visit {but then, I guess most places are...} :)))
Connie Handscomb
Steve, Hello! & thank you so much for featuring this image in Urban Images :)) {welcome back!}
Joe Jake Pratt
Instant FV. Wonderful image!
Connie Handscomb replied:
Thank you, Joe; pleased you like my street photography {minus the humour} :)))
Lisa Kilby
Wonderful capture, Connie!! This is def on my bucket list to visit!! l/f
Connie Handscomb replied:
Lisa, it's a very interesting place; some fantastic retro architecture {& cars} there ; thank you so much! :))
Lindley Johnson
A super image, Connie - the information in the description is very interesting, too. L
Connie Handscomb replied:
Thank you, Lindley! pleased you read the description, too .. best to you :))
Sandra Sengstock-Miller
We visit Asia a lot and these men always leave a memory with me as they certainly work hard for their money. Singapore still has them but in declining numbers these days. A photo speaks a thousand words.............Sandy
Connie Handscomb replied:
Thank you, Sandy; they really do work hard .. & for so little, really .. {sorry for my late reply!} :))
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