an optical illusion and a lucky find

I went for a walk today at my local community college.

Stumbling on this scene, I snapped this picture.  To me, it looks like a leaf floating atop of a cool pool of water, dappled sunlight poking through the trees above.  Dramatic, yes?  That’s me.  Instead it’s yellow and green spray paint on a rusty workbench outside the art department.

It’s curious I found something like this; for years, a common theme in my work has been the illusion of water or the suggestion of something flowing, especially in dry places.  So, this is kinda perfect.  I like it.  I think I’ll turn it into a screen saver.  ∆

PS – If you haven’t already done so, click the photo to see a larger version.