Cobbler Tacking Sole on Canal Last

Warm candlelight spills across a rough iron last holding a shoe, casting a pool of amber glow against the predawn darkness. Rain streaks the air, whipping horizontally as the cobbler works from behind, their silhouette defined by the flickering flame. Droplets glisten on the iron surface and soak the leather sole being tacked into place. The canal water reflects the dim light in the background, rippling under the monsoon wind. Rough wood tools rest on a wet bench beside the glowing work area. one drop of rain slides down the cobbler's sleeve, merging with the damp air.