Havana Times features DIY generator photo from Boca de Camarioca

Mike Ross, a Canadian photographer, captured an image titled 'Do-It-Yourself Generator' in Boca de Camarioca, Cuba, using an iPhone 16 Pro. The photo was selected as Havana Times' Photo of the Day, showcasing everyday details from local life. The feature highlights creativity amid energy constraints.

Havana Times has selected a photograph submitted by Mike Ross, originally from Canada, as its Photo of the Day. The image, titled 'Do-It-Yourself Generator,' was taken in Boca de Camarioca, Cuba, with an iPhone 16 Pro camera. This choice is part of a daily series inviting readers worldwide to share their captures, from landscapes to everyday moments.

The Havana Times website describes how photos can evoke laughs, emotions, or memories, and encourages submissions from anywhere, such as Beijing or São Paulo. Ross provided the title, his name, city of residence, camera type, and shooting location, following the guidelines for sending to [email protected].

Published on December 29, 2025, this photo highlights local ingenuity, possibly reflecting improvised solutions to energy challenges in Cuba. Havana Times emphasizes that everyone has a photographer inside, fostering global participation in its daily gallery.

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