Havana Times features 'Looking at the Sea' as photo of the day

Irina Echarry from Cuba took Havana Times' photo of the day with her Nikon D3000 in Havana. The image, titled 'Looking at the Sea', captures everyday details of the city. This selection is part of a series inviting readers worldwide to share their photos.

Havana Times selected 'Looking at the Sea' as its photo of the day, taken by Irina Echarry in Havana, Cuba. The photograph was captured with a Nikon D3000 camera and published on February 10, 2026.

This Havana Times initiative aims to highlight images that evoke emotions, memories, or small details of daily life. As described on the site, some photos make us laugh or feel, while others show a serious approach to photography, covering themes like animals, architecture, and people.

The outlet invites contributors from anywhere, from Beijing to New York, to submit their work. To participate, submissions need the photo's title, the photographer's name and city, the equipment used, and the location of the shot. Entries should be sent to [email protected].

Previous days' photos are available in the site's archive, fostering a global community of amateur and professional photographers sharing unique perspectives.

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