I am reliably informed, by my grandson, that these characters are a group of people known as "Steam Punk"! I came across them at the 2012 Lincoln Steam & Vintage Rally at the Lincolnshire Showground.
They are similar to Goths but have strange pieces of equipment made into goggles etc as you can see.
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Even the dog has to have some bespoke clothing! They appeared perfectly natural against
this huge steam crane. |
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Quite a group of natty dressers. |
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Note the gents tie with clock motifs. |
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Tick-Tock? |
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The sheriff and a couple of saloon girls? |
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It's a dogs' life. |
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My favorite image from this group, fantastic head gear!!! |
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The "Group Shot". A great set of people who loved to be photographed.
I enjoyed this photo opportunity far more than the steam traction engines.
For the photographers among you these images taken on Panasonic DMC FZ150. |
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