The movie "Rubber" begins with a monologue that centers on the concept of "no reason." Some things just are, for no reason that can be discerned. More important is to know when knowing the reason for something is completely unnecessary and detracts from the experience.
The Japanese wabi-sabi aesthetic's characteristics include "asymmetry, roughness, simplicity, economy, austerity, modesty, intimacy, and appreciation of the ingenuous integrity of natural objects and processes," according to Wikipedia.
I shot these images in the pits at a recent track day for vintage bikes and vintage riders. It is, I believe, a Honda CB160, gloriously unrestored and wearing its rust like a badge of honor. On any other track day, this bike would be ignored and unappreciated. On this day, between sessions, it was one of many machines that drew many appreciative visitors.
I am not Japanese.
I have many other things I should be doing.
So why am I posting these images here?
No reason.
If you are still with me, you completely understand.
