Yazel, our local guide, pointed out this young woman and provided an explanation behind her pose for the camera. Seemingly uniquely, upon turning 15, young Cuban women traditionally mark their birthday with three sets of photographs: one dressed up in old style clothing; one in modern attire; and one in none at all.
Havana
November 2011
Location map not available
Canon EOS 60D with EF-S15-85mm f/3.5-5.6 IS USM
F 16, 1/1000 s, ISO 3200, 85 mm