Lost & Found

Some time ago I created a photo-folder called 'Lost & Found'. As the title and the image above suggests, these are pictures of various objects that somebody lost and I eventually found and photographed. And this makes me think of the unpleasantness somebody feels when they lose something.

Some of these objects definitely catch my eye. When I saw this cap I was tempted to untie it from the railing and take it with me (I must rather shamelessly admit). But then, rather proudly, I left it there hoping that the right owner will return and be reunited with it.

Of course, the most likely scenario is that somebody else found and took it. However, what counts for me is that I gave somebody the chance of reunion which fills me with a weird sense of satisfaction. Plus, I also ended up with a lovely photograph.

Some of the found treasures are quite sweet like this 'Little CupCake' I found tied up to a tree. Again, the mum to a little baby would be annoyed and probably upset to lose such a pretty bib especialy when the little one must have looked extra adorable in such a pinky, I am sure.

And again, rather selfishly I have to admit, if it was not for this I would not have a lovely picture.

Extra annoying is when you lose one of a pair. What do you do then? Do you still keep the one that stayed with you, hoping that probably somehow some day you might find the second to the pair, or do you discard of it?

That IS the question...

There are times when I approach an object from an angle that reminds me of something else and that actually makes me laugh.

A scooter being revealed from round the corner triggered the memory of 'Jaws' and the soundtrack that has become so famous. The tension, the horror of a shark coming to get you...

...only to be replaced by a red scooter, that belongs to a small child, that is approaching you from round the corner...

This thought still makes me lough...


On this note, I will leave you. Losing something is very, very annoying and upsetting. But just remember, by doing so you might create a scene for somebody else to appreciate. In my case, you have given me an appealing topic to photograph and even though I feel sad that you have lost it, when looking through different eyes it can become quite humorous. It becomes appreciated for various other reasons. K-)