Original Signs in Medicine Hat

With the exception of the photo sets I did of the old neon motel signs along the Trans Canada, or more recently the Assiniboia Inn neon sign, there has been a lot of cool signage around Medicine Hat that I've photographed but haven't shared until now. Pulling some of these pictures together gives a glimpse of some of the few remaining vintage (and arguably most original) signs left in the city.  I know there's probably more, but these were the ones that jumped out at me and that (for the most part) never made it into any of my previous sets from Around the Hat.   

Jaguar Cameos in Around the Hat

Having shot hundreds of images for Around the Hat over the last year, it's no surprise that my Jag made a few cameos during the process.  They may not be the most memorable shots from the series, but they seemed like a good way of memorializing the car that actually made the getting around possible.

Novelty Camera Case for iPhone

I came upon this rather haphazardly while browsing on eBay, but it got my attention right away.  This novelty iPhone case made by Gizmon is a pretty clever vintage camera lookalike.  You may be thinking that you've seen this before, but it's not simply a picture printed on a standard case.  It's actually an accessory with details and depth.

For starters, the design is really attractive.  The two metal knobs at the top can be taken off and allow you to attach a strap so you can wear it around your neck like a traditional camera.  The buttons on the case still allow you to work the buttons on the side of the iPhone, which is particularly cool when you're taking pictures and can use the trigger button on the case to snap them.  

The product also comes with a small tripod mount that snaps onto the bottom if you're looking to get really serious with you iPhone photography.  Perhaps best of all though, the style doesn't get in the way of practicality or function.  

The case comes with two mock lenses.  A larger novelty one that makes the camera look more mechanical, and a practical flat one.  With the smaller flat lens on, my iPhone still fits comfortably in my pocket (which was my only real concern when I saw this).  The design and build of the case is also pretty solid, so it offers as much protection as any of the other standard ones.  All things considered, I can't think of a case that's more appropriate to my profession or better compliments my love for old cameras.