Coppersmith Hammering Tray in Marrakech Souk

Wet stone tiles reflect the soft, diffused midday light filtering through the covered alleyway of a Marrakech souk. A coppersmith works directly on the ground, his hands rhythmic as they strike a shallow copper tray resting on a wooden block. Beside him, a metal fish counter displays rows of silver scales glistening with residual rainwater. The late spring air hangs still, leaving the copper surface with a warm, reddish glow against the cool grey of the wet pavement. Dust motes settle on the rough wood of the workbench, while droplets rest on the rim of the nearby metal basin. at the edge is the deep indentation left by the hammer's blow, a fresh mark on the malleable metal.