Panama-based photographer José Castrellón specializes in portrait photography; however, he rarely takes his camera in the studio. Castrellón loves to capture the culture around him and this featured series consists of people and places around the beautiful country of Panama.
José Castrellón's latest series is called Priti Baiks, and it captures several individuals who have used their unique resources and creative ingenuity to transform old and dusty 12-speeds into one-of-a-kind head-turner cycles.
The statement made by those who design and ride these bikes is something of Latin American macho idiosyncrasy. Many of these individuals don't have much money but they do have a strange passion for the aesthetics of their means of transportation. I hope José Castrellón captures more of Panama's unique sub-cultures in the near future.
Why This Trend Is Growing
- Unique Bike Photography
- Opportunity for photographers to explore and capture the creative ingenuity of individuals who transform old bikes into unique, head-turner cycles.
- Latin American Macho Idiosyncrasy
- Exploration of the cultural phenomenon that manifests in the strange passion for the aesthetics of transportation in individuals with limited financial resources.
- Capturing Panama's Unique Sub-cultures
- Photographers can focus on documenting and celebrating the various sub-cultures found in Panama.
Industries Being Reshaped
- Photography
- Photographers can find new opportunities to showcase their skills by capturing unique bike designs and cultural expressions.
- Transportation
- Opportunity for the transportation industry to tap into the market of individuals seeking unique and aesthetically pleasing bikes.
- Tourism
- Exposing and promoting Panama's unique sub-cultures can attract tourists who are interested in experiencing authentic cultural phenomena.
