Dry Dock and Cabinets in Vine Choked Arunachal Corridor

Flat noon light falls through a dense canopy of green vines choking a narrow outdoor corridor in Arunachal Pradesh. A rusted metal dry dock sits beside weathered filing cabinets, their surfaces slick with moisture from a recent light drizzle. Damp, dark stains climb the rough concrete walls, marking the height of recent water exposure. The ground glistens with puddles reflecting the pale sky. Layers of depth recede into the shadowed distance where thick foliage obscures the path. Peeling paint on the metal cabinets reveals patches of orange rust beneath gray primer. One vine leaf rests on the edge of the dry dock, its surface beaded with tiny water droplets that catch the diffuse light.