Autumn Leaves Spinning in Puddle Light

Golden and russet maple fragments swirl within a circular puddle on the polished concrete floor of a restored train terminal in Belas. Morning sunlight falls through sheer curtains, casting soft, shifting rectangles of illumination across the wet surface. The water ripples gently, distorting the reflection of the high, arched ceiling above. Tiny highlights dance on the ridges of fallen leaves as they rotate in a slow, circular current. The surrounding floor remains dry and matte, against the liquid mirror. One red vein on a maple leaf aligns perfectly with the curve of the water's edge.