Cuban Colours

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This photo was taken in Havana, Cuba 2006. I was fascinated by the colour symmetry and balance achieved in this particular frame. The photo makes a bold statement about the socioeconomic, cultural and political nuances of everyday life in Cuba. The flag, a strong and potent symbol of freedom and independence from outside influence. The Cuban Lady, dressed in the colours of the Cuban flag, represents the real life manifestation of Cuban nationalism. The decaying wall, ridden with propaganda and graffiti helps to underscore the gulf between the ideals propagated by nationalistic rhetoric and the nature of everyday life on the streets of Cuba.