I noticed a biker at the parking lot near the commuter station in Västerhaninge and headed over for a photo. This is Göran. He had just arrived to Haninge after a 250 km ride from his home in Hofors, Gästrikland. He is in town to meet his brother Bengt. The bike is a Sportster 1200. Göran is my second my second Harley Man since I started shooting street portraits. Back in March I met another biker, The Vulcan Rider. Fun Facts:There's a club for Swedish Harley owners with 11 000 members. Apparently the biggest Harley club in the world! All in all there are around 249 000 motorcycle owners in Sweden.
There's always a brief period at springtime when they seem to be everywhere. Either its just my getting used to them again after a while or their rediscovering how boring it was to clean the vehicle and consequently limiting their roadside appearances. Or a bit of both.
ReplyDeleteLooks like the weather was perfect for his ride!
ReplyDeleteI was beginning to miss your portraits: this is a fine one. I know we have a Harley club here, but don't know much more, I have to find out.
ReplyDeleteFantastic - I love how relaxed he looks - completely at home on his bike.
ReplyDeleteGreat photo Steffe. Nice leathers.
ReplyDeleteI have yet to photograph a biker for the Leeds Photo Daily
Vikings on Harleys? That's enough to strike fear into the heart of any man.
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