A buggy without a beast—the fifteenth century equivalent of a car that has run out of gas (each analogous to the current state of affairs in Havana). 85 x 105 mm.

The setting of the Russian Hotel on the beachfront promenade made the yellow building appear like it wore a red hat and a blue skirt with white trim. Pure primary fashion. 105 x 110 mm.

What began as a shack for a lone fisherman in Baracoa grew piecemeal into a fine accommodation for those willing and able to navigate spiral stairs and forgo an unfinished balustrade. Mountain views from the same sea shores that Columbus first stumbled made up for any lack of architectural value. 105 x 105 mm.

Had the truck continued its route toward the sea from the town of Paraguay, the intended Gtmo would have involved a great deal more anguish than the small, quiet town on the scheduled stop. 148 x 180 mm.

With the disbandment of Buena Vista Social Club, old guys galore have taken to the streets of Cuba with his best rendition of "Chan Chan." Los Jubilados gently but passionately strum in the shade, on the stoop, as lazy traffic noise fills the silence between songs. 148 x 170 mm.

From her perch on the pediment, the acroterion angel stood poised with her trumpet. On the first beat of the fifth measure of the last refrain of "Guantanamera," she tore into her trumpet with devilish intensity, taking the entire plaza of Santiago de Cuba by surprise. 105 x 120 mm.

Last seen at a Saltlick performance in Eugene after throwing ultimate frisbees, Nathaniel Talbot has established a rhythmic foothold in the Portland music scene, most recently at Mississippi Pizza. 90 x 105 mm.