We had just left Bullhead City, Arizona, on route 66 going north towards Las Vegas. The road follows the California state line for a bit, overlooking on the Californian landscape, here Mojave nat’l reserve. Karine was driving, I was shooting. The American Way, the myth... still kept alive by many.
another woman really in love of her biker. Her saddle look like postal stamp size type, there is nothing to support her back, and she has to beware the guy’s helmet spikes!! I really wonder what are his secrets….
campers? I was quite disappointed to realise most of the riders had no luggage showing camping activities. Sleeping bags were extremely rare…. the myth of the wild riders is taking the flak? We had even spotted a group of European riders with a broom van!!
WW II Wehrmacht’s helmets are still fashionable.
this guy I had just met while we were refuelling was in fact really friendly, he absolutely wanted us to show up at a big Harley gathering (though we were driving a regular Sedan and my motorbike here in Arusha is Japanese make). The myth of the aggressive Hell’s Angels is dwindling….
that big gathering was happening in Oatman, a few miles away on route 66. For hours we saw Harleys on the road, 1000’s, every kind of them, and mostly every kind of riders.
Nothing beats that feeling of comfort and freedom when you’re riding on a motorcycle. Woooh! It’s really awesomely fun especially when you go on a road trip with your loved ones or close friends.
Posted by: Clare Westby | 27 December 2012 at 08:07 PM
You definitely have a good eye for details, Ben. You pictures are stunning and very real. When I look at each photo, I can clearly see and feel the ambiance it exudes. It is like being on the road for real. But what I like the most is how you capture the riders on their everyday living. It is very natural but beautiful at the same time.
Posted by: Erik Lucien | 19 December 2012 at 12:22 AM
Those are beautiful photos, Ben! I think you capture the very essence of life on the road. And it is really fun to see these road giants in action. They look like they can take on the road! Well, I would feel that way too if I have one of these awesome bikes.
Posted by: Claudio Mccarty | 07 November 2012 at 11:03 PM