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We're helping out hosting a table at The Tucson Steampunk Society's Dickens tea... a teaser of out theme! #dickenschristmas #dickenstea #steampunk #tucsonsteampunksociety #tucsonsteampunk (at St. Philip's in the Hills Episcopal Church)

Hello everyone: Please explain the Steampunk obsession with Goggles and Pith Helmets ? Frequently asked, but seldom explained: There are many things I take for granted. Goggles being traditionally worn with Steampunk fashion is one of those "expected" norms, and required no further thought. But, if you're new to Steampunk.  Or, haven't  benefited from mingling at CON, the idea of wearing goggles isn't so obvious. And, even more so for Pith Helmets. C., wrote: I’m not trying to tear down steampunk or anything, but what is it with (women) wearing old welding goggles as part of the steampunk look?  And many pair it with an old pith helmet?  Is it just because they are old items?  Or that they are related to outdated technology?   Hello C: I think your questions are excellent?   Why Goggles ? Why pith helmets ?  And, their relationship to Steampunk? In my opinion “gender” isn’t an influence selecting goggles or pith helmets. I encounter an equal number of men and women that enjoy the style.   There are as many “right” answers, as there are people who love steampunk. Essentially the central reasons are either actual/real historic associations. Or, an individual’s creative and imaginative adaptation of Steampunk tech and fashion into the genre. The Pith Helmet and goggles are generally accepted examples of retrofuturism. Speaking to the historic, and "loosely" so for brevity’s sake: Pith Helmets originated to protect colonial military (many nations) from desert and tropical environments; as a measure against heat stroke and sunburn. And, became equally popular with Victorian and Edwardian era civilians. The pith helmet developed from practical necessity. But, endures today representing the exotic and adventure so reminiscent of writer Jules Verne. As to goggles, think “practical” ! Goggles have both industrial and military applications, equally true during the 19th Century and now. Early aviators or people driving cars on dirt roads benefited from immediate eye protection. Adventurers, soldiers and those traveling into regions notorious for dust storms /habbos needed goggles. There many styles of goggles depending on personal tastes and budgets. From a Sci-Fi view; goggles are part of any “serious” Steampunk Airship uniform.  They are symbolic of  “Industrial” and “Empire” era societies, real and imagined. If you ask most people who wear goggles, Why ?  The answer is because goggles are fun and look awesome. Goggles adapt easily with pseudo-Victorian, pseudo Edwardian, Anime and Sci-Fi fashions. #Steampunk   #ArizonaSteampunk  #TucsonSteampunk   #Goggles   #Cosplay  Show less

Question: What can you create with APPLE's  iPhone, a pocket watch and a few Steampunk trinkets ? The answer is  "a whole lot of fun". Did you know the iPhone supports "soft"  3rd party fisheye APPs ? The tech emulates an 8-15mm fisheye lens with a 180º angle of view. All in all,  this extends the versatility of the phone's camera. I used "InstaFisheye" from the APP Store. The PRO version comes with "5" lenses.  This photo was captured with their kit  "Crystal Ball" lens. Final editing for color was completed in Adobe CS. Although, the iPhone editor gives impressive results. The iPhone / iPad makes a great failover camera, when your DSLR isn't readily available.