Steampunk

While taking shots of the steam locomotive 'Duchess of Sutherland' yesterday I spotted these Steampunk fans. I presume they had arrived on the steam special since they were using it as the background for their photos.

Since I'm not sure how well known Steampunk is, this is the definition from Wikipedia - "Steampunk is a subgenre of science fiction or science fantasy that incorporates technology and aesthetic designs inspired by 19th-century industrial steam-powered machinery."

Update - It seems I was wrong about the Steampunks - they are the White Rose Yorkshire Steampunks group on their annual outing to the railway museum at York and taking advantage of the visiting steam train for photos.

Ian

[KWind]

Wow... great costumes!

[Dianne]

A really neat image. Steampunk is becoming more popular in NZ. Seems a fun way to meet people.

[gloria jones]

Neat capture of this interesting group...I've heard of steampunk.

[Steve and Pam Winfield]

Great photo has a good feeling to it fav:)

[Pyrrhula]

Great shot of those nice dressed people. Fits in time.

[Margo Sayer]

Very conscientiously dressed for the period. The camera is a lovely fast forward to the present day;-)

[Fisher Family]

@kwind @dide @seattlite @stevepam @pyrrhula @s4sayer Thank you for your comments and favs, it's good to hear from you all. I've edited the text to share my latest discoveries about this group of steampunks. I wonder if HG Wells was the original steampunk?

Ian

[Kathy A]

Great shot! Great costumes and I like that you captured the steam

[Fisher Family]

@kjarn Thank you Kathy - I would have liked to get part of the locomotive in too, but I lost part of the group as I moved.

Ian