There's a number of things in my studio that I've put to use after finding them along the street, while walking the dogs. Placed out near the curb for garbage pickup, I've come across an old steamer truck that I now use. Dogs and kids have sat atop it, with its brown, rusty locks and leather straps. Who knows where that trunk has traveled in its past?
It's fun when you discover a new "treasure" because it's serendipitous and unexpected! Yesterday brought another one of those kinds of finds. As I turned the corner of Downer and Bradford, I noticed the yellow, green, and red covers that make up a stop light. I breezed by and then started thinking "what could I do with those?" In military style, I quickly wheeled the dogs around and went about inspecting them. All the stoplights were covered so I picked them up and walked them home.
This morning, I discovered that I guessed right! These stop lights fit over my 7" dish reflector that fits on my studio lights. Turning the light to modeling, I photographed the three colors and found various patterns that intrigued me. Then I took them outside to catch some natural light. These patterns are going to make some wonderful parts to digital backgrounds! This one looks like a honeycomb. So besides being great companions, my dogs help me find great useful items!
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