The “Hobos” (our little informal photography club) gathered in spite of the cold to witness the official light-up of Edmonton’s new Neon Sign Museum, an outdoor attraction featuring some historical neon signs from businesses and buildings of the city’s past.

The signs were collected and restored by volunteers, and TELUS generously donated the space on the side of their bunker of a brick building on 104 St. and 104 Ave. (where the 4th Street Promenade will meet the new Arena soon).

The result looks and feels even more fantastic than I could have imagined, and very quickly brought much welcomed light and interest to this currently somewhat barren part of downtown Edmonton.

Bonus shot of Hugh and Darren, two fellow Hobos, having a smoke after an evening shooting in the frigid climate.