Dusk commuters dodge puddles on rain-soaked Kielce crosswalk

Sodium-vapor light casts a heavy orange haze over a wet asphalt crosswalk in Kielce. Pedestrians in dark coats step carefully around deep puddles that reflect the glowing kiosk nearby. A low angle view emphasizes the slick pavement stretching toward a rain-darkened structure. Wind funnels crumpled paper and dry leaves along the curb, sweeping them across the wet ground. The dry season leaves the air clear despite the rain, while late-night tension hangs in the damp air. A discarded plastic bag rests in the center of a shallow pool, its surface rippling from a falling drop.