Downward Falling Tea Steam on Riga Windowseat

Bright north-window sidelight floods a wooden windowseat in a sunlit living room near Spikeri, Riga, illuminating an open journal and a ceramic cup of tea. The early summer air holds soft reflections on the polished wood and glass. Instead of rising, thick white steam from the tea descends in heavy, liquid-like ribbons, pooling onto the open pages of the journal. The ink on the paper appears to merge with the falling vapor, creating a surreal texture where the liquid smoke mimics the grain of the wood. one drop of condensed steam rests on the rim of the cup, catching the light.