Algerian Bullet Train Emerging Tunnel Noon

Flat noon light bleaches the white concrete of a wind-open causeway in Algeria as a sleek bullet train bursts from a dark tunnel mouth. The train's silver nose cuts through the clearing air, leaving a faint wake of mist that hangs low over the wet tracks. Behind the vehicle, a storm has just passed, leaving the pale sky a uniform sheet of bright white. Dry, scrubby grass lines the sides of the elevated track, its green tips still heavy with recent rain. The tunnel entrance frames the train like a dark rectangle against the blinding glare. Dust settles on the metal rails, while the train's polished surface reflects the harsh overhead sun in a sharp, horizontal strip along its side.