It's a dog's life in Havana

I’ve never seen so many stray dogs on streets and alleyways. By some estimates there are over a million dogs in Cuba, of which half may be strays. Yet on the bright side, even the stray dogs live the socialist life and are issued with identification cards and provided with state sponsored accommodation and health care. Cubans hold animals in high esteem, often saving up precious scraps for stray cats and dogs - which is nice!

[Beth]

That poor dog gives this shot an eerie look. Nice capture.

[Graeme Stevens]

love this, superb composition and processing

[Jane Pittenger]

Like the straggly fur on his tail

[Granagringa]

Maybe entitled to health care and shelter but the two pups here don't quite look as if they've accessed it...
The image is so well balanced. You have such a good eye. I wonder how long you waited by these murals for this shot?

[Diana]

Fabulous capture of this wonderful scene, the murals are amazing. Love your processing too, what do you use to achieve this lovely soft look? Fav

[Lynda McG]

He may have an id card but he looks a bit unkempt! Great shot

[Babs]

Oh poor dog, he does look rather scraggy

[Margo]

Interesting wall art

[haskar]

Very atmospheric shot. Great pov and edit.

[Peter Dulis]

@ludwigsdiana - thanks Diana - in this case it was the Photoshop NIK filters

[Peter Dulis]

@granagringa - thanks Granagringa - sometime serendipity happens and the photo opp is just there :) - as in this case

[Sylvia du Toit]

Fav. O so lonely!

[Elizabeth]

Great street scene!

[Sue Rose]

So much to look at here

[Elisabeth Sæter]

Great shot

[Islandgirl]

Oh that's interesting info...............love the street art on the buildings!

[Vesna]

Poor dogs...But stray dogs can be dengerous, they must be in shelters.