That is a lens cap you see, lying on a bench in Dungeness Recreation Area. You might make out a loop of elastic strap dangling below the bench. Or not. The strap has an elastic loop that fits around a lens and then is glued to the cap. In theory, it keeps the cap from being dropped and lost. In practice, this lens leash got fatigued during the first day of our February snows. I was distracted as I took pictures. The falling snow was wet and I struggled to keep my camera dry.
The leash and cap slipped off my camera. I had an idea of where it happened, retraced my steps, walked in circles but it had disappeared into the soft drifts.
I got a new lens, of course. And a new leash which I now affix securely, differently. And, of course, look what I found on my first walk after the snow abated.
You are not alone. Same thing happened to me. [0]
Good!
Isn’t that the way it usually happens. At least you found it. Years ago, I dropped my truck keys in the snow outside our house and couldn’t find them. I finally gave up and figured when the snow was gone I would be able to find them. I never did find them and all we could think of was that some bird took them and flew away. We lived in a thick tree area so there was lots of birds who were suspects. 🙂
Murphy’s law at work!
Funny how that happens! I’ve been whacked in the face by the wind blowing towards me when out taking photos – but so far haven’t lost it. Happy week ahead my friend.
I can’t remember how many lens caps I’ve lost Kay, unfortunately the Olympus caps don’t attach with a fixed leash, so you can imagine 😱