23rd Annual Smithsonian Magazine Photo Contest People
Josefina

Josefina sits quietly in the dim light of her collapsing home in Old Havana, Cuba. She is one of three sisters living with severe scoliosis and chronic health issues. Despite their strength, they face each day without support, holding on to dignity in a place long forgotten by aid.

Photo Detail
Date Taken: 09.2025
Date Uploaded: 11.2025
Photo Location: Havana, Cuba
Camera: ILCE-7M4
Copyright: © Mogli Maureal