Sometimes it's very easy to get good portraits of interesting people. Shooting a couple of photos of this rough looking biker (check out the tattoos), was dead easy. I say rough looking, but it's pretty easy to notice his big smile behind that impressive beard that must have taken a few years to grow. I was at home when I heard the motorcycles drive up the road. A minute later my brother told me that it was probably time to get the camera ready. And a minute after that I was talking to Tony. A long time member of Slackers MC, and he sure looks the business, doesn't he. Tony drives a 1999 Harley Davidson Roadking. If you want one, expect to pay around 170 000 SEK. Slackers MC has nine members, and their headquarters is only a couple of kilometres away, at Håga. I mentioned some of the other bikers and people that I have met since I started shooting portraits, and sure enough Tony knew all of them. And I'm quite sure I will meet Tony again, later this year at the big bike meet at Vegabaren. If you live locally and like cool bikes, be sure to get up to Handen on the fifth of September. I'm guessing you all really want to know what Tony was up to when I met him. The answer is that he was waiting for his girlfriend who was buying some flowers from Blomorado. They got the laugh of the day when I said that I thought Tony would stand out a little in a crowd. Just a little you say? Yes, just a little.
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That's what you have to do. Look past the beard for the smile. That pretty much tells it all. Looks like a pretty good guy I'll bet.
These biker folk usually are good people - you have to admire anyone who can flout and gently mock society's rules. Great portrait pics - I need to find some good faces myself.
Your splendid portrait just disintegrated his tough guy pose...he's a big softy, I'll betcha...it's just hard to see the grin through all that chin hair, and you can't really see the twinkle in his eyes, but the grin and twinkle are there!
Did you ask him for a ride?
son Harley Davidson est magnifique. Un superbe portrait du Biker. Les bikers sont de bons sujets pour les photographes
his Harley Davidson is splendid. A superb portrait of Biker. Bikers is good subjects for the photographers
Although I seldom comment, I always check out your blog. Your portraits make me think that I'd better get back to my 100 portraits on Flickr soon.
This is a strong portrait with much interest.
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oh what a biker ! remember wild hogs movie ?
It is not fair, they practically call you at home! Great double portrait (him and his bike), how was the girlfriend?
Bikers and flowers, an interesting combination.
I really like everything about him but his boots are the best of all.
What an interesting looking character! He's got a nice bike too. My little grandson loves to wave at people on motorcycles and they usually respond very enthusiastically to him.
His smile was the first thing I saw. Great photos!
Wonderful site! You really have nice pics...
I love the way we can see you double in his sunglasses!!!!
Great portraits, Steffe. I just love the biking community. They look scary but they are great people, as you so fabulously portray.
No bike ride for me. That would have meant that Tony's girlfriend would have been left behind. She was also easy to talk to and dressed in black leather.
good pictures, it's you http://ultrabiker.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/07/motorcycle-and-flowers21-e1341299567848.jpg
:-)
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