Harley-Davidson and all that

I have just read an interesting story in Newsweek on the decline of Harley-Davidson .  see Harley woes

I count myself as being very lucky to have  established, and then run, the Harley-Davidson sales company in Australia during the brand's halcyon day from 2002 to 2008. It's been downhill for the brand in the USA, and most other markets, after the GFC of 2008.

In hindsight one odd aspect of my time at Harley is that I took no photos. I've been a very enthusiastic photographer for over 60 years but there have been times when my enthusiasm wained and my Harley years were one such period.

The sad thing is that Harleys, and Harley riders in particular, make excellent subjects and if I'd taken advantage of the opportunities at the time I'd now have a great portfolio of Harley rider shots.

There is only one photo from my Harley years and that was taken at a Harley event in Atlanta, Georgia in 2002.

It was taken with my Leica M6 on slide film using a 35mm Summicron lens.

 

 

 

 

So you think you can park?

 My knee replacement surgery is only 13 days away and I am counting the days. On one hand I am nervous about the operation, and at my age that's probably normal, but on the other hand I am desperate to escape the awful, incessant pain.

Being largely housebound, and in any case it is pouring with rain today, I am not in a position to do any photography, apart from photographing the two cats that is.

 

Looking through my huge photo library for something different to post on the blog I came across these two photos I took in Paris in 2011. 

No 'hands free' auto parking systems for the Parisiens!