Farrier Wiping Hands at Dawn Riverside Shed

Morning mist rests on the muddy canal bank beside a weathered shed in Bobo-Dioulasso. A farrier stands in deep shadow, his form outlined by a sharp rim of pale dawn light. Dust coats the sleeves of his shirt, against the damp, green vegetation nearby. Ground fog pools in the low spots of the earth, softening the base of the structure. The subject wipes his hands together, a gesture of relief against the cool, humid air of the rainy season. Bright patches of yellow and orange flowers bloom in the background, injecting vibrant color into the cool grey tones of the fog and shadow. one drop of water slides down the rough wood of the shed doorframe.