Choir in Heavy Coats Warm Up in Mogadishu Stone Stairwell

Rough-hewn stone steps rise in a tight spiral within the concert hall stairwell in Mogadishu. Thick, heavy coats cover the choir members as they stand clustered along the masonry. Dappled light from distant leaves falls across the gray surfaces, creating patches of brightness against the deep shadows of the overcast afternoon. The dry season air is visible in the texture of the worn stone and the weight of the fabric. Foreground foliage blurs into soft green and brown shapes at the edge of the view. One person leans against the wall while another looks down at the uneven tread. A hand rests on the cool, rough railing, fingers gripping the worn stone surface tightly.