Bestwood Steampunk lady by phil_howcroft

Bestwood Steampunk lady

We went to a steampunk picnic at Bestwood Country Park this afternoon.

Lots of steampunks descended upon the disused Bestwood Colliery Winding House grounds for a get together.

It was too good an opportunity to miss, so Jane myself and Ruby went along. Jane to people watch and myself to grab a few shots.

All the steampunks were willing sitters for portraits. I took 90 shots (about 80 or so steampunks shots), so expect a few to appear on this weeks postings.

This lady doesn't make it into my new 100 strangers series, because as part of the flickr groups guidelines , you are meant to find a bit of info' about your strangers. I didn't have a chit chat with this lady, so she doesn't make it.

The 450D did a good job here with pin sharp eyes , and fabulous detail

A nice smile for the camera don't you think :)
Wonderful pic!!
September 5th, 2015  
Yes, they love you taking their photo! They go to so much trouble to dress up and be imaginative!
September 6th, 2015  
The goggles are well placed Phil. I have heard of steam punk but no idea what it is really! Your lady looks a cross between a Japanesegeisha girl & a Victorian motor cyclist! Must have been fun!
September 6th, 2015  
Love it...such a winning smile. I must get out more...I have never even heard of steampunks....
September 6th, 2015  
Wow. Fav. I will be looking with excitement for your new portrait series. Hope they are as good - possibly even better - than this wonderful shot.
September 6th, 2015  
Excellent portrait Phil....love her smile
September 6th, 2015  
Oh, love it! Fab portrait and I'm so envious you got to see all those Steampunk folk.
September 6th, 2015  
Stunning quality of detail in your portrait of this stunning lady. I was about to ask if she is the first in a new portrait series and then I read why not. A shame but sure you'll have lots more opportunities.
September 6th, 2015  
@quietpurplehaze thanks for the high praise hazel

@dulciknit it was a great event to photograph alison. so many willing 'sitters' . I think you might be seeing a few over the next few days on my photostream

@annied thanks annie :) :)

@sangwann glad you like this dione, a long journey to get to 100 !!!

@365projectlinda thank you very much linda for your visit

@happypat you are very close with your victorian guess pat, glad you like the pic, see below for all you wanted to know about steanpunk
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Steampunk

@maggiemae thanks maggie you are right

@photographycrazy cheers bill
September 6th, 2015  
@phil_howcroft That's good, I'm looking forward to it.
September 7th, 2015  
Yes I think im there too with year 5. I think I missed the last of your mono portraits. Like this lady!
September 7th, 2015  
Excellent! Yes...very clear and great lighting on her. Lovely red lips! What is a "steampunk?"
September 8th, 2015  
Beautiful!
September 8th, 2015  
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