Cinnamon Mill on Floating Market Boat Riyadh

Sunlight falls through overhead foliage, casting dappled patterns across the wet wooden deck of a small boat moored in a Riyadh canal. A merchant stands behind a heavy stone mill, their hands pressing down on the handle to grind dried cinnamon bark into reddish-brown powder. Light rain creates small, shimmering ripples on the dark water surrounding the hull, while droplets rest on the rough, grey stones of the mill. The merchant wears a light-colored thobe, slightly damp at the hem from the mist. Nearby, stacks of woven baskets hold other spices, their earthy tones against the slick, dark wood of the boat. The grinding action leaves a fine dust settling on the mill's rim, catching the light against the grey sky.