Boat Builder Steaming Ribs in Patiala Shrine

Heavy steam rises from wooden ribs soaking near a shrine wall lined with hanging lanterns in Patiala. The late morning light falls through thick, overcast clouds, casting a diffuse, even glow across the wet timber and stone floor. Early winter air hangs visible in the vapor as a boat builder works the curved planks into a hull shape. Layers of depth recede from the foreground workbench toward the lanterns, showing distance within the enclosed space. The wet wood gleams under the tropical bright light, while the stone surfaces remain cool and matte. A final wisp of steam drifts past the edge of a wooden rib, catching the gray light before fading into the shrine's shadows.