Cuba

When the U.S trade embargo was enforced in 1960 after the revolution the Cubans have had to rely on ingenuity to keep their (now classic) cars running.

Cuba

.Not all Cubans can afford cars. here a family use a motorcycle and sidecar for their transport

Cuba

My eye was caught by this chap sitting outside his house watching the world go by with his dog by his side and his chicken on his head.


























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​Morocco 

.I loved the way the light was falling on this alleyway so waited for the opportune moment for someone to fill this space. 





















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Morocco 

Often a simple moped is the only means of transport for Moroccans, which can lead to a precarious loading of goods - in this case eggs. 

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Morocco 

The Moroccans take great pride in their ritual of making 'Berber whisky', or Moroccan tea as it is otherwise known.

Moroccan cats

While in Essaouira, Morocco I become more aware of the abundant amount of street cats, which is not uncommon in Morocco, but here the cats seemed in an overall better condition. Further investigation on the subject found that a British charity, HSAM (Help the Street Animals of Morocco), which is primarily run by Veterinary surgeons and nurses, run a program to sterilise, treat and vaccinate street cats and dogs against Rabies in Essaouira which gives the animals a better quality of life and gives peace of mind to the local community where Rabies is a very real threat.

I liked the way this cat was almost camouflaged against the brickwork of a similar colour, with the contrast of the Moorish yellow tile design in the background.


​My eye was as much caught by the upturned hat on the bench as it was by the cat underneath. Who's is it? Why has it been left there?

























I liked the juxtaposition of the graffiti heart on the wall behind this cat in a derelict building. It appeared to be coming straight from the cat and summarised the love and care these cats are given by the charity.


















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Beijing

The Chinese are obsessed with the 'selfie' and are always seen with selfie sticks capturing themselves to share the images on social media. 
This graffitied wall was in the 798 Art District, also known as Dashanzi, which is a cluster of former military factories now housing creative spaces.

Beijing

This smiling chap is a cleaner at Panjiayuan Antiques Market in Beijing. I liked the way that he used his broom as a cushion to sit on while taking a break.

Beijing

The rickshaw drivers in Beijing's Old Hutongs are under threat as the capital pushes toward modernity and parts of this historic area are being destructed, along with increased enforcement of  traffic laws. Even with this hanging over them it hasn't dampened their spirits, as can be seen with this smiling driver.