While walking across campus with my family this weekend we crossed the bridge into the parking structure. On the way, I was looking down at my feet and saw this intriguing set of shadows. We often take advantage of the beautiful things light can do for us even the simplest things as the shadows cast by the foliage around us. What was so intriguing about these shadows was the gradient of color they allow. Some of the edges are harsh while others are soft and fading. For some reason, this made me think of a kind of natural gobo, blocking the light and casting a design onto a backdrop. It made me consider the potential for gobos and the vast amount of uses they could have.