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![Location: <a href="http://maps.secondlife.com/secondlife/Academy of Industry/53/72/108" rel="noreferrer nofollow">The City of New Babbage</a>
Sponsor: <a href="http://issuu.com/lhommemagazinesl?fbclid=IwAR3FicdsQgSx5_FDVlm5VnlLbakhGeEpsL55fAl3wq60XGyZCuJuYZIzzbo" rel="noreferrer nofollow">L'Homme Magazine SL</a>, with items from <a href="http://maps.secondlife.com/secondlife/Ministry of Invention/119/67/119" rel="noreferrer nofollow">Contraption</a>
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"QUEST FOR THE BABBAGE BLUEPRINTS"
Inspired by his favorite steampunk movies from childhood “The Time Machine” and “Treasure Planet”, MR SL ♛ USA for his second #MRSL2020 Photo Challenge decided to take on the protagonist role of his very own epic sci-fi film, as a time traveling detective in search of the lost blueprints of the legendary 'Lefevre Airships' in the city of New Babbage!
[SYNOPSIS] — "…A millennium into the future in the year 3020, the diabolical company ‘Enimo Enterprises’ has conquered the Earth and turned all of mankind into steam-powered robot models! They’ve successfully overthrown all world governments using their fleet of indestructible ‘Lefevre Airships’ and took 17 MR SL contestants hostage! With the help of his trusty sidekick ‘Contra the Owl’, MR SL ♛ USA manages to escape and use his magic ‘Staff of Time’ to travel back to 19th century New Babbage to steal and destroy the ship’s blueprints before they were even made …and save the world!
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Chase wears:
- <a href="http://maps.secondlife.com/secondlife/Ministry of Invention/119/67/119" rel="noreferrer nofollow">[ContraptioN]</a> Conductor's Cap
- <a href="http://maps.secondlife.com/secondlife/Ministry of Invention/119/67/119" rel="noreferrer nofollow">[ContraptioN]</a> Deck Captain's Breather Mask
- <a href="http://maps.secondlife.com/secondlife/Ministry of Invention/119/67/119" rel="noreferrer nofollow">[ContraptioN]</a> Osprey Claw
- <a href="http://maps.secondlife.com/secondlife/Ministry of Invention/119/67/119" rel="noreferrer nofollow">[ContraptioN]</a> Box (worn on back)
- <a href="https://marketplace.secondlife.com/p/SW-Steampunk-Leather-Jacket-with-Corset-and-T-shirt-Aesthetic/18368687" rel="noreferrer nofollow">[SW]</a> Steampunk Leather Corset & Jacket
- <a href="https://marketplace.secondlife.com/p/SW-Steampunk-Pants-with-gadchet-Aesthetic-Box/18286935" rel="noreferrer nofollow">[SW]</a> Steampunk Pants w/ Gadget
- <a href="https://marketplace.secondlife.com/p/Hotdog-Cravats/14508955" rel="noreferrer nofollow">[HOTDOG]</a> Cravat Neck Ruffles
- <a href="https://marketplace.secondlife.com/p/COXCombat-Boots-Nine-ONine/9872401" rel="noreferrer nofollow">[*COX*]</a> Nine'O'Nine Combat Boots
- <a href="https://marketplace.secondlife.com/p/PFCGauntlet/5913536" rel="noreferrer nofollow">[PFC]</a> Gauntlet
Contra the Owl:
- <a href="http://maps.secondlife.com/secondlife/Ministry of Invention/119/67/119" rel="noreferrer nofollow">[ContraptioN]</a> Monster of the Barn *midnight*
- <a href="http://maps.secondlife.com/secondlife/Ministry of Invention/119/67/119" rel="noreferrer nofollow">[ContraptioN]</a> Play's Shako Hat (group gift)
- <a href="http://maps.secondlife.com/secondlife/Ministry of Invention/119/67/119" rel="noreferrer nofollow">[ContraptioN]</a> Scrap Imp Lightwood Wings (gacha)
Props used:
- <a href="http://maps.secondlife.com/secondlife/Ministry of Invention/119/67/119" rel="noreferrer nofollow">[ContraptioN]</a> Eye of Desire
- <a href="https://marketplace.secondlife.com/p/JPK-Jetboard-Steampunk-Ver-BOX/6360933" rel="noreferrer nofollow">[JPK]</a> Steampunk Jetboard
- <a href="https://marketplace.secondlife.com/p/Staff-of-Time/1490204" rel="noreferrer nofollow">[Talevin's Design]</a> Staff of Time
- <a href="https://marketplace.secondlife.com/p/Mesh-File-Folder-1-Prim-Copy-Mod/8854454" rel="noreferrer nofollow">[Vinscent]</a> File Folder
- <a href="https://marketplace.secondlife.com/p/Kalopsia-Aero-Flying-Curtain-Paper/7242778" rel="noreferrer nofollow">[Kalopsia]</a> Aero Flying Paper
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[The photo has been taken and edited entirely by Chase Parthicus (chase.ezarael). No other third party has been involved in the photography/editing/post-editing process.]](https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/49176579796_dd6e393416.jpg "MR SL ♛ USA 2020, Chase Parthicus - Second Photo Challenge")
![<a href="http://maps.secondlife.com/secondlife/New Babbage/144/55/103" rel="noreferrer nofollow">maps.secondlife.com/secondlife/New%20Babbage/144/55/103</a>
After a long day of working in the laboratory at the Consulte's Office in New Babbage, MR SL ♛ France decides to take a much needed rest.
Credits:
[ContraptioN] Deck Crew Jodhpurs & Boots Set
[ContraptioN] Engineer's Top
[ContraptioN] Maskineri II Eye
.{5&20}. Gears -n- Goggles Top Hat
Astara - Aether Monocle *Fixed*
Spartin Parx Poses - "ISRA" Pose 5](https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/49172454203_084640eaba.jpg "MR SL ♛ France 2020, Basil Moonites - Second Photo Challenge")
![♛ CREDITS
this picture was take in
• The city state of New Babbage and Brunel Hall Hotel
<a href="http://maps.secondlife.com/secondlife/Academy of Industry/53/72/108" rel="noreferrer nofollow">New Babbage - A Steampunk Community</a>
the items on this pictures are :
::GB:: Fur half mantle black - Gabriel
:BAMSE: Personal cannon - cleaner - gun
Drd - Grunge armor
Eudora 3D steampunk - hat
NOCHE. Bill Essential - Gloves
UNORTHODOX: REMIX - BEARD GINGER
[contraptioN] Noble's - tailcoat
[contraptioN] Mark's Welders - glasses
[DL] Steampunk aeronaut boot
[NikotiN] Pipe Medieval
PS:[contraptioN] Box - i'm wearing a box that comes with the items from contraptioN as a back pack
Song inspiration to this outfit :
Come walk with me through the pines In the morning sun.
The birds are singing in the pines
In the morning sun.
Come stand with me, my darling one, Among the trembling pines.
We feel His presence all around
Fire in the sky.♪♪](https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/49151957121_f0a9b5b04d.jpg "MR SL ♛ Portugal 2020, Christlaw - Second Photo Challenge")
![MR SL ♛ 2020 - SECOND PHOTO CHALLENGE
Sponsored by the L'HOMME Magazine SL and features Contraption and The city state of New Babbage and Brunel Hall Hotel.
<a href="http://maps.secondlife.com/secondlife/Academy of Industry/53/72/108" rel="noreferrer nofollow">New Babbage - A Steampunk Community</a>
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"Style a steam-punk or Victorian era outfit, incorporating clothing or accessory from Contraption. Your styling should highlight the craftsmanship of the creations by Contraption, but you may use items from other creators too."
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Inspo-
I chose to photograph at the <a href="https://maps.secondlife.com/secondlife/Academy of Industry/117/54/110" rel="noreferrer nofollow">Noctis</a> Flagship location at New Babbage. I have been shopping at this store for years and love their items, and of being a public not of private residency, why not use their beautiful showrooms as backdrops? I just loved this vintage green bathroom set and combined both Victorian and Steampunk elements together.
My concept of this was a phantom television set (playing off one of my live interview questions; and my response was that I don't watch much television or films) that on New Babbage estates there is a phantom television that will appear, and only few people can see it, and tale is that you are not to touch the television in attempt to turn it off or you will be captured inside of it and be used as a host to deliver messages for all of eternity.
Also I wanted to do something a bit more artistic than my first photo challenge submission and that this is also paying homage to previous creative, and I hope to get back into that creative space and mindset very soon! ;)
<a href="https://youtu.be/GwFHAPnRFHg" rel="noreferrer nofollow">♩ ♪ ♫ ♬</a>
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(credits to be posted and catching up)
[ContraptioN] Fumigation Soldier's Gas Mask
[ContraptioN] Knee Breeches
[ContraptioN] Masks: Vessel of Enmity
[ContraptioN] Noble's Tailcoat
Contraption- <a href="http://maps.secondlife.com/secondlife/Ministry of Invention/119/67/119" rel="noreferrer nofollow">Mainstore</a>
Fancy Decor: Rusty Gear
Steampunk Projector - WRD
L'Emporio&PL::*Cult*:: Rings Set
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Special thanks to sponsors & contributors making this run for me possible-
4BIDDEN, CUBURA, ZIBSKA, GLOOM, TEUTONIC, NOH8 - (Virrick - Mentor), L'EMPORIO, CREATIVE SPARK COLLECTIVE (Chance Dreamscape), PUDDLECHURCH GALLERY (Cherish Demonge), SPURT BEACH, SPEAKEASY, Highland Hills (Elo Moon), The Manaia Beach - (Halle Ngapuhi) (Memory Thorne - Mentor).
Extra thanks to the organization, for the hard work, the feedback, critiquing and just overall being helpful to all of us.
"Tanto amore e grazie (otherwise Love and Thank You)"
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(The photo has been taken and edited entirely by TiddlesWiddles. No other third party has been involved in the photography/editing/post-editing process.)](https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/49149503302_7c82278308.jpg "MR SL ♛ Italy 2020, TiddlesWiddles - Second Photo Challenge")
![<a href="http://maps.secondlife.com/secondlife/Babbage Canals/183/156/107" rel="noreferrer nofollow">maps.secondlife.com/secondlife/Babbage%20Canals/183/156/107</a>
MR SL ♛ Ireland is entranced by the early morning magic that starts to bring the City Of New Babbage to life for another day. He lets his gaze carry him beyond the canal gates out to the open sea, to where the haze-hidden sun spills of orange and pink. There is something hypnotic in the way the lantern passes a shadow across the canal bridge with the sight of the light of the rising dawn. The machinery can be faintly heard in the background as the city clocks chime to call for the start of a new day.
Style Card
ContraptioN Worn
ContraptioN Engineer's Top
ContraptioN Props
[ContraptioN] Balthezar's Toys: Balloon Luciole
[ContraptioN] Ritualist's Thurible
[ContraptioN] The Journey: Messenger Owl
ContraptioN LM
<a href="http://maps.secondlife.com/secondlife/Ministry of Invention/119/67/119" rel="noreferrer nofollow">maps.secondlife.com/secondlife/Ministry%20of%20Invention/...</a>
Worn
Meva Taro Short Pants w/ boots
Eudora3D SteamClock Hat
Ascend Trevor Bento Glove
NOIR Epic Glasses
E-Clips The 'Engineer'BeltWithGun
Maxi Gossamer - Necklace - Clockwork Steampunk Heart
Capalini Fobbed Watch - Copper Cogs
Mister Razzor Facial Hair Hiroshi
Props
**Something New~ Steam My Fantasy
:Moon Amore: Caged Soul / Hojalata Bird
Pose-Ana Poses-Monaco 4(used with ContraptioN Ritualist's Thurible)](https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/49138896651_a71a420036.jpg "MR SL ♛ Ireland 2020, Adonis Hansome - Second Photo Challenge")
![After a freak accident at The Brewery Mr.SL ♛ [Australia] 2020
was left unable to walk, and his face nearly melted off of his head but due to the kindness of the town doc and an Airship mechanic he is once again back on some interesting looking feet. Even though his skin now forever smells of freshly brewed Ale he is still looking stylish more than ever before.
[ContraptioN] Hollow's Coat
[ContraptioN] Sterling's Leg
[ContraptioN] Eye of Desire
[ContraptioN] Masks: The Two Eyed's Reprise
[ContraptioN] Standard Noble Top hat
NOCHE. Tom Thong Grey
The Brewery:
<a href="http://maps.secondlife.com/secondlife/Academy%20of%20Industry/240/37/117" rel="noreferrer nofollow">maps.secondlife.com/secondlife/Academy%20of%20Industry/24...</a>](https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/49137567616_c6d32947be.jpg "MR SL ♛ [ Australia ] 2020, [ WilliamLei27 Resident ] - Second Photo Challenge_001")
![<a href="http://maps.secondlife.com/secondlife/Babbage Canals/165/132/109" rel="noreferrer nofollow">maps.secondlife.com/secondlife/Babbage%20Canals/165/132/109</a>
Walking the industrial streets of New Babbage, MR SL India catches the scent of hardened ash smokes, the smell of the polluted waters below. As he walks along further, seeing the future of this steamed community building and growing to bigger and better things. He stops, looks around one more time as the black raven comes down resting upon his shoulder, cocking it's head side to side as it mimics the clicking of the clock resting on his hat. MR SL India's gaze cast out to the road ahead,remembering he has a hard journey still ahead.
[ContraptioN] Deck Crew Jodhpurs and Boots Set
[ContraptioN] Engineer's Top
[ContraptioN] Standard Issue Top Hat
[ContraptioN] Vulture Talons
MAIN STORE:
<a href="http://maps.secondlife.com/secondlife/Ministry of Invention/119/67/119" rel="noreferrer nofollow">maps.secondlife.com/secondlife/Ministry%20of%20Invention/...</a>
ALSO USED:
[TCoD] ~ The Crow 2.0 (Animated & Bento) ~ Mesh
MARKETPLACE:
<a href="https://marketplace.secondlife.com/fr-FR/stores/141518" rel="noreferrer nofollow">marketplace.secondlife.com/fr-FR/stores/141518</a>
PIXEL BOX - Steampunk Monocle Leather man
MAIN STORE:
<a href="http://maps.secondlife.com/secondlife/Savage Keep/28/25/3829" rel="noreferrer nofollow">maps.secondlife.com/secondlife/Savage%20Keep/28/25/3829</a>
MARKET PLACE:
<a href="https://marketplace.secondlife.com/p/PIXEL-BOX-Steampunk-Monocle-Leather-man/6372886" rel="noreferrer nofollow">marketplace.secondlife.com/p/PIXEL-BOX-Steampunk-Monocle-...</a>
Steampunk Dragon
MAIN STORE:
<a href="http://maps.secondlife.com/secondlife/Westerhill Falls/158/49/3502" rel="noreferrer nofollow">maps.secondlife.com/secondlife/Westerhill%20Falls/158/49/...</a>
MARKET PLACE:
<a href="https://marketplace.secondlife.com/p/Steampunk-Dragon/5368529" rel="noreferrer nofollow">marketplace.secondlife.com/p/Steampunk-Dragon/5368529</a>
Ana Poses - Birmingham#3
MAIN STORE:
<a href="http://maps.secondlife.com/secondlife/Lepudro/118/48/3800" rel="noreferrer nofollow">maps.secondlife.com/secondlife/Lepudro/118/48/3800</a>
MARKET PLACE:
<a href="https://marketplace.secondlife.com/de-DE/stores/8805/" rel="noreferrer nofollow">marketplace.secondlife.com/de-DE/stores/8805/</a>](https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/49135791103_7af60dd507.jpg "MR SL ♛ India 2020, Saddii Resident- Second Photo Challenge")
![☼New Babbage - A Steampunk community ► <a href="http://maps.secondlife.com/secondlife/Clockhaven/125/128/103" rel="noreferrer nofollow">maps.secondlife.com/secondlife/Clockhaven/125/128/103</a>
English
"Take care of the one-armed, which with just one arm can throw you from the ravine if you don't have one eye in front and one in the side.
He arrived at the port without qualms, with the low intentions of the bad guys. "
Spanish
"Cuidate del manco, que con solo un brazo te puede lanzar del barranco si no tienes un ojo al frente y otro al lado.
Llegó al puerto sin reparos, con las bajas intenciones de los tipos malos".
☼Outfit:
►[ContraptioN] Worker's Cap *???*
<a href="http://maps.secondlife.com/secondlife/Ministry%20of%20Invention/117/67/119" rel="noreferrer nofollow">maps.secondlife.com/secondlife/Ministry%20of%20Invention/...</a>
►.:EMO-tions:. * MONO * monocle
<a href="http://maps.secondlife.com/secondlife/Hells%20End/134/145/25" rel="noreferrer nofollow">maps.secondlife.com/secondlife/Hells%20End/134/145/25</a>
►[ContraptioN] Jasper's Waistcoat *SAUV*
<a href="http://maps.secondlife.com/secondlife/Ministry%20of%20Invention/117/67/119" rel="noreferrer nofollow">maps.secondlife.com/secondlife/Ministry%20of%20Invention/...</a>
►Hotdog - knickerbockers . striped .
<a href="http://maps.secondlife.com/secondlife/Rotten/207/126/728" rel="noreferrer nofollow">maps.secondlife.com/secondlife/Rotten/207/126/728</a>
►*PosESioN* Male Editorial
<a href="http://maps.secondlife.com/secondlife/Possession/128/16/25" rel="noreferrer nofollow">maps.secondlife.com/secondlife/Possession/128/16/25</a>](https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/49133432647_f94acca7bf.jpg "MR SL ♛ [ Perú ] 2020, [ Erick Naidoo ] - Second Photo Challenge")
