Blacksmith Quenches Blade in Jeddah Studio

Neon reflections ripple across the wet iron surface of a heavy blade as a blacksmith submerges it into a shallow water trough. Steam rises in thick, white plumes, catching the cool blue and pink glow of city lights filtering through the studio windows. The worker's hands grip the tongs with steady pressure, their dark skin contrasting against the silver vapor. Water splashes gently over the rim of the trough, creating small, temporary ripples that distort the neon hues on the nearby concrete floor. The room remains dim, illuminated only by the external city glow and the faint metallic sheen of the cooling metal. one drop of water rests on the edge of the trough, trembling before falling.