Posted by: livelovethinkexist | July 15, 2009
Photos – The Seattle Years – 1977-1979 (Set Twenty Four – Old San Juan, Puerto Rico)
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Benny and Diana with their cameras at the ready, in front of a hot dog vendor’s stand in Old San Juan, Puerto Rico.
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A still life of a Coke with contrasting light, shadow, metal and stone.
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Townspeople passing the time on park benches in the shade, with pigeons ever at the ready for a quick snack.
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Life was slow and easy in Old San Juan, as illustrated by these men playing a game of dominoes.
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The culture in Puerto Rico is very sociable, and folks seem to take life at a very leisurely pace.
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Folks line up for some cold refreshments on a hot and humid summer afternoon.
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Benny and Diana discuss lunch options with a hot dog vendor…lunch anyone?
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A crowded street scene in Old San Juan, as people and cars attempt to get through the same narrow street.
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A portrait of a woman feeding pigeons in a public park; and one of my favorite pictures, as it was a spontaneous and natural portrait of her kindness.
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This brick paved street in Old San Juan is very quaint, with the overflowing balconies of flowers, the hanging flower basket and the spotless street below.
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A portrait of a Taxi driver and his car, gracefully accepting to be the subject of my camera lense.
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Even if the people of Old San Juan were not financially well off, they were a very happy and contented people; and seemed to really enjoy life in Puerto Rico.
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Another view of the back streets of Old San Juan; narrow and crowded perhaps, but the street was clean.
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A doorway of light contrasts with the shadows within, at a renovation project in Old San Juan.
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A street vendor watches the comings and goings of Old San Juan’s street life, while waiting patiently for his next customer.
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A woman discusses produce with a street vendor, at an impromptu market stand along the street.
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Children play on a neighborhood playground surrounded by concrete, without a blade of grass in sight.
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Buildings seem to continue right up to the edge of the Atlantic Ocean, almost spilling into the sea; creating a contrast between man and nature.
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