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The town of Siboney, on the southern coast of Santiago de Cuba Province.Joakim Eskildsen for TIME by [Kira Pollack](https://time.com/author/kira-pollack/) ## Kira Pollack Jun 2, 2014 8:00 AM UTC _Last year, TIME ran a feature_ [_on social changes taking place in Cuba_](http://lightbox.time.com/2013/06/27/cuban-evolution-photographs-by-joakim-eskildsen/#1)_. For the piece, Danish photographer Joakim Eskildsen traveled to Havana to capture images of an evolving country where, for many years, time seems to have stood still. But, Eskildsen reasoned, this apparently idyllic picture may be on the brink of disappearing forever. Indeed, he wondered, are the social changes he witnessed happening only in Havana, or are they spreading throughout the entire island nation?_ _Looking for answers,_ _Eskildsen_ _embarked on a second journey to the country, driving over 1200 miles to the east, on not-so-good roads, to learn the truth about Cuba’s poorest regions._ _On his quest, he visited Santiago de Cuba, known to many as the cradle of Cuban traditional music, the home of rum and the birthplace of the Revolution. He turned his lens on incredible landscapes, and met locals who, despite the economic hardships they face (for many, the ravages of Hurricane Sandy are still a part of everyday life), were both welcoming and down to earth._ _Eskildsen’s work gives us a rare glimpse of these Cuban regions, ones that differ greatly from the relative cosmopolitanism of Havana city. His sensitivity allowed him to catch, with his camera, the spirit of a people who crave change, and hope for a brighter future. Below, TIME’s Director of Photography and Visual Enterprise Kira Pollack, talks to_ _Eskildsen about his trip, about what draws photographers to Cuba, and why he often snubs digital cameras, opting to use film. —_ Abel Gonzalez Alayon --- **Kira Pollack: Why are photographers drawn to Cuba?** Joakim Eskildsen: I can only speak for myself, but the mix of colonial history and the effects of the U.S. embargos — as well as the challenges of Cuba’s modern version of communism combined with modern capitalism make this Caribbean island pretty unique. And much of this uniqueness is present visually. So much good and bad has come out of this mix that you can get quite overwhelmed and confused, and I felt I needed to be a bit humble to try to understand it all from a Cuban angle. **KP: The light in Cuba feels quite magical. Why do you think that is?** JE: I expected a lot of sunshine, which indeed there was, but every day, there would be something else, too­ – a heavy shower, clouds; and at dusk there the atmosphere feels very dense and warm — quite unlike the dusk I am used to in my native Denmark, which seems to look blue and feel cold. At noon, the sunlight is sharp and light falls into every crack. The Cuban climate is so mild that people need no heating, and windows are really not needed — so it all feels very open. **KP: This trip encompassed the eastern part of the country – Las Tunas, Granma, Holguin, Santiago de Cuba and Guantanamo. What were your impressions? How does this region differ from the one you visited on your earlier trip to Havana?** JE: Besides vegetation becoming more tropical and the climate getting more humid the further south you get, rules appear to be followed more strictly in Eastern Cuba. While people in the Havana region seem to not be bothered by the presence of a photographer, I often experienced a feeling of suspicion in the south, particularly when I entered an official building, a shop, or even just walking around neighborhoods. At times, I was forbidden to photograph, which seldom happened in Northern Cuba. **KP: Is there another trip you would like to take to Cuba?** JE: Cuba is big, and each trip adds new insights and impressions and understanding, so I would very much like to see the northwestern parts that I did not get to visit. **KP: Many photographers have moved on to digital processes, but you have continued to use film. Why?** JE: I have come to love film for many reasons. Firstly, I have used film since 1986, and I know how it reacts in different lights and under various exposures — this is a knowledge that takes time to acquire. Also, whenever I have tested a middle format digital and small size cameras, I have been disappointed with how badly they work with highlights, which can easily be burned out. Digital is naturally sharper and cleaner, but also a lot more clumsy — you often need to change batteries up to three times daily and you need to carry a computer with you as you travel. These cameras also seem to be a lot more sensitive to rough weather, and — to my mind — seem to break more easily. I carry one or two extra cameras with me, and good digital cameras can cost several times more than film cameras. Also, I do not take so many photographs, preferring just to photograph when I come across something special. With this method, I do not use more than 100 to 300 rolls a year. I also prefer to focus on what is in front of me — I am not a fan of looking at a camera display while I am in the middle of the photographic process, as often happens with digital cameras. I even like the fact that, with film, the development process afterwards is slower because I have to make contacts sheets, and edit on paper. I truly hope that Kodak and Fuji will continue producing their color negative film. --- **_Joakim Eskildsen_** _is a Danish photographer based in Berlin. LightBox previously featured Eskildsen’s work on the_ [_evolution of Cuban culture near Havana_](http://lightbox.time.com/2013/06/27/cuban-evolution-photographs-by-joakim-eskildsen/#1)_, and on_ [_Americans living below the poverty line_](http://lightbox.time.com/2011/11/17/below-the-line-portraits-of-american-poverty/#1)_._ **_Abel Gonzalez Alayon_** _is a journalist based in Cuba. Follow him on Twitter @abelcuba._ **_Kira Pollack_** _is TIME’s Director of Photography and Visual Enterprise._ ---  Landscape in El Brujo, Santiago de Cuba Province. Joakim Eskildsen for TIME  An old man drives his cart, which is pulled by a male goat and full of children in Manati town. A ride around the block costs 1 Cuban peso, or 5 cents of a dollar. Joakim Eskildsen for TIME  Private cafeteria at dusk in Manati town, some 460 miles east of Havana. You can find guava juice and home-made pizzas there all night long. Joakim Eskildsen for TIME  Enramada street, one of the most famous streets in Santiago de Cuba. Joakim Eskildsen for TIME  Commuters take the ferry every hour from the southern coast of Santiago de Cuba to El Cayo inlet. Joakim Eskildsen for TIME  After work in El Brujo town, 7 miles outside Santiago de Cuba city, farmers gather to play dominoes. Joakim Eskildsen for TIME  An old train coach sits in a backyard among the ruins of Argelia Libre Sugar Mill, Las Tunas Province, 700 kilometers east of Havana. Joakim Eskildsen for TIME  A man looks after his lambs on Siboney road, outside Santiago de Cuba. Joakim Eskildsen for TIME  The town of Siboney, on the southern coast of Santiago de Cuba Province. Joakim Eskildsen for TIME  A boy gets ready to go to school in Santiago de Cuba city. Joakim Eskildsen for TIME  On a very steep hill in Santiago de Cuba city, 500 miles east of Havana, a tree grows between houses. Joakim Eskildsen for TIME  A cat sunbathing in a house in Justiz, a small town in the outskirts of Havana city. Joakim Eskildsen for TIME  Tree grows in very steep Santiago de Cuba city’s street. The city sits on hills Joakim Eskildsen for TIME  A woman crosses over the railroad in the town Manati. Joakim Eskildsen for TIME  Carlos, a retired veterinarian, works in a cooperative in El Brujo, Santiago de Cuba Province. Joakim Eskildsen for TIME  Kids in the town of Manati play with marbles after school. Joakim Eskildsen for TIME  A woman leads a herd of lambs over bridge and looks for shelter in Santiago de Cuba Province. Joakim Eskildsen for TIME  The landscape in El Brujo, Santiago de Cuba Province. Joakim Eskildsen for TIME  Carlos bathes his horse after a day’s work in the town of Manati. Joakim Eskildsen for TIME  A man repairs car at dusk in the town El Brujo. Joakim Eskildsen for TIME  The city of Santiago de Cuba at dusk. ;Joakim Eskildsen for TIME  A horse grazing while owner plays dominoes in El Brujo town, outside Santiago de Cuba city. Joakim Eskildsen for TIME  A family returns to El Brujo after visiting visiting relatives at the hospital in Santiago de Cuba. Joakim Eskildsen for TIME  Outside Santiago de Cuba, farmers play dominos after work. Joakim Eskildsen for TIME  A fisherman takes a break inside his house in El Puerto de Manati, on the northeastern coast of Cuba. Joakim Eskildsen for TIME  Electricity meters in a building in Old Havana. Joakim Eskildsen for TIME  A parking lot inside a rundown building in Old Havana. Joakim Eskildsen for TIME  Inside a house in El Cayo, an inlet in the mouth of Santiago de Cuba bay. Joakim Eskildsen for TIME  Fisherman house in El Cayo, an inlet in the mouth of Santiago de Cuba bay. Joakim Eskildsen for TIME  Public library where children from nearby schools go to do research in old books in Union de Reyes town, 80 miles east of Havana. Joakim Eskildsen for TIME  A fisherman in El Cayo inlet, the area in Cuba most battered by Hurricane Sandy, shows where he was standing when the meteor approached. Joakim Eskildsen for TIME  Inside a fisherman house in El Cayo inlet, outside Santiago de Cuba. Joakim Eskildsen for TIME  Colorful Santiago de Cuba street. Joakim Eskildsen for TIME  Government ration store in Old Havana, Havana City. Joakim Eskildsen for TIME  A man is outside his house in Santiago de Cuba. Joakim Eskildsen for TIME  An agricultural produce selling stand in Manati town, 460 miles east of Havana. Joakim Eskildsen for TIME  Michel owns a carpentry shop in the middle of nowhere outside Santiago de Cuba city. His dream is to move to Havana to sell the furniture he makes here with precious woods. Joakim Eskildsen for TIME  Farmers in El Brujo, a town 12 kilometers outside Santiago de Cuba, rest after working the fields. Joakim Eskildsen for TIME  A man sits in an Old Havana tenement building. Joakim Eskildsen for TIME  Manuel, the dairy farm owner, gives instructions to one of his employees, in El Brujo, town outside Santiago de Cuba city. Joakim Eskildsen for TIME  Girls ride their bikes under the rain in Manati town, some 460 miles east of Havana. Bikes are the main transportation means in this area, due to lack of public transportation. 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