Autumn Dovecote Lobby Cologne Dawn Drizzle

Cool grey light skims the ribbed concrete walls of a Cologne lobby just before sunrise. A weathered stone dovecote stands alone in the center of the wide space, its textured surface catching the dim sidelight. Rain streaks the glass panes above, blurring the city view outside while droplets slide down the interior pillars. Autumn leaves in shades of russet and ochre litter the polished floor, against the cold grey stone. The heavy ribs of the ceiling cast long, soft shadows across the floor, showing the vertical lines of the structure. Water beads form along the base of the dovecote, merging with the damp stone floor. one drop of rain falls from the upper rim, striking the wet ground below.