This is Hisanori Yamamoto from Yokohama in Japan. I spotted him in Västerhaninge yesterday when he was out walking his dog. It was his pink bandanna, and long hair that made me approach him and ask for a portrait. He had an interesting story. Back in 1966 he met a Swedish woman. They fell in love and got married. Their now grown up daughter moved to Sweden a few years ago, and after Hisanori retired from his work as an economic consultant, he and his wife did the same. They have lived in Krokom, Jämtland where his wife's family comes from. In Stockholm, and ten days ago, they moved to Haninge, and Tungelsta, where all the cool people live. Hisanori's big hobby is antiques. He collects antique Japanese bowls and furniture. Another interest is gardening.
The face has lots of character in it and you did a great job in capturing it.
ReplyDeleteWhat a lovely man! I do like what he is wearing.
ReplyDeleteanother fine portrait.
ReplyDeleteNice portrait and story.
ReplyDeleteI am wondering what happened to your winter. The gentleman isn't even wearing a coat.
He looks and sounds like an interesting man!
ReplyDelete- Happy weekend!
Big cultural change from Japan to Sweden, although having a Swedish wife would east the transition. It may help that both countries eat a lot of fish.
ReplyDeleteThis is one of your best recent portraits, Steffe. He has an impressive personality, which comes through in the picture.
ReplyDeleteStrong portrait - well done.
ReplyDeleteIndeed Julie.
ReplyDeleteThe winter is gone. Just like that.
That sounds like a theory only a lawyer could come up with Bob!
He is indeed a very 'cool' looking gent Steffe. Great portrait.
ReplyDeleteWhat a distinguished man he looks to be:)
ReplyDeleteGreat portrait shot.
ReplyDeleteThanks. I got a request via Getty Images today. Someone wanted to buy this portrait. I figured it might be Mr. Yamamoto himself so I gave him a call. It wasn't him, but he told me that he liked the photo.
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