Today, I came across the work of Swiss photographer Eric Jaquier via 2StrokeBuzz. I love these pictures, especially the ones of children. I also drooled over this piece of master craftsmanship. As I have mentioned in earlier posts, scooters were a symbol of youthful freedom in post-war Europe because you did not need a license to drive one. When authorities hatched a plan to clear the streets of these perceived trouble makers by barring motor vehicles without rearview mirrors, the "mods" responded by making mirrors the new symbol of defiance. This may be weird, but there is something very romantic (not in the "love" sense of the word) to me about a scooter tricked out like this--like a smarter version of the American muscle car. Anyway, enjoy the photos and tell me what you think.