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Photography / Fine Art
Price Available Upon Request
Description
Lucumi Priests on a break in Havana. Priests are commonly known as Santeros or Olorichas. They were initiating traditional rituals where they play the clave (beat) to bring forth the spirits to bless and heal.
Year Created
2009
Location
Havana, CubaColors
GraySilver
Materials & Tools
Canon EOS 5D Mark II
Search Terms
Canon Cuba Havana Santeria
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Steven Schlackman
Miami Beach, FL 33139, United States
My photographic work celebrates the lives and events of ordinary people in their cultural landscapes. I strive for each image to tell a story, capturing a singular moment from a larger narrative, much like a single frame from a movie. With colors adjusted to monotone pastels or black and white, the viewer can focus on the characters and their story without the distractions of harsh or bold colors.




