Abandoned University Lecture Hall Wet Season

Copper-toned light floods the tiered seats of a quiet classroom near Sumbe, illuminating layers of chalk dust that settle on every wooden surface. The wet season hangs heavy in the air, visible as moisture beads on the glass panes and softens the edges of the rows. Warm candlelight glows from a single source, casting deep, amber shadows that pool in the aisles between the empty desks. Dust motes drift slowly in the stillness, caught in the narrow beams of fading daylight. The worn paint peels slightly at the corners, revealing the rough texture of the walls beneath. One piece of chalk lies on the front ledge, its white edge stark against the dark, dusty wood.