Duck Family and People Near Al Diwaniyah

Flat noon light floods the pond near Al Diwaniyah, illuminating a small family of ducks gliding across the glassy water. Along the muddy bank, weathered figures stand in late spring attire, their clothes showing signs of dust and wear from the open environment. Low ground fog pools in the depressions of the earth, softening the transition between the dry soil and the water's edge. The horizon stretches wide under a pale sky, while faint ripples from the ducks create subtle leading lines that guide the view toward the distant reeds. One duck dips its head, breaking the surface tension near a weather-beaten stone marker.