When the Alpha Collective (#AlphaCollective) went to Cuba in the spring of 2017, they had the benefit of knowledgeable local photographers who guided the group to some of the best places to photograph the people and culture of the island nation. Here are their 'can't be missed" photo opps for creating images that tell the story of Cuba.

Magic Hour on the Malecon

Photo by Paola Franqui (@monaris_). Sony α7R II. Sony 24-70mm f/2.8 G Master lens. 1/320-sec., f/4.5, ISO 100

Old Havana at Night

Photo by Steven Irby (@stevesweatpants). Sony α7R II, Sony 55mm f/1.8 lens. 1/80-sec., f/1.8, ISO 2500 

The farms near Viñales  

Photo by Oveck Reyes (@oveck). Sony α7R II. 35mm f/1.4 lens. 1/1250-sec., f/4.5, ISO 200

The Mogotes of Valle de Viñales

Photo by Sal Dalia (@timbuz). Sony α7S II. 24-70mm f2.8 G Master lens. 1/250-sec., f/8, ISO 100

The Cars of Cuba

Photo by Dave Krugman (@dave.krugman). Sony α7R II. 1/200-sec., ISO 3200

The People of Havana

Photo by Paola Franqui (@monaris_). Sony α7R II. Sony 35mm f/1.4 lens. 1/6400-sec., f/1.4 ISO 100

Photo by Oveck Reyes (@oveck). Sony α7R II. 50mm lens. 12500-sec., f/1.4, ISO 125

The National Capitol Building in Havana

Photo by Dave Krugman (@dave.krugman). Sony α7R II. Sony 24-70mm f/2.8 G Master lens. 1/2500-sec., f/3.2, ISO 200

The Streets Of Havana

Photo by Steven Irby (@stevesweatpants). Sony α7R II. Sony 70-200mm f/2.8 G Master lens. 1/1000-sec., f/2.8, ISO 250