Ceramic Dragon Roof Tile on Temple Scaffold

Rich amber sunset light floods the wet wooden planks of an active construction deck in Nagaland, highlighting the glossy curves of a ceramic dragon roof tile resting on scaffolding. The tile features intricate scales in deep red and gold, glistening with recent rain. Behind it, rough-hewn bamboo poles and stacks of raw clay bricks create a textured foreground. The dry season air leaves the ground bare, against the slick, reflective surfaces of the wet materials. A worker's boot print mars the mud near the edge of the platform. The tile sits slightly askew, ready for installation, while the fading light casts long, sharp shadows across the uneven timber. The dragon's tail curls downward, ending in a sharp point against the darkening sky.