French Cheese Vendor at Issia Market Stall

Soft overcast light falls through the morning mist, illuminating a wide panoramic view of a flower auction bench in Issia. A vendor stands behind a wooden counter, slicing wheels of cheese with a large knife while steam and cooking smoke drift through the aisles. The vendor wears a white apron stained with dairy residue. Nearby, baskets of fresh flowers sit beside trays of sliced samples. The ground shows wet patches from the monsoon season, reflecting the pale gray sky. Haggling figures move in the background, their gestures sharp against the soft diffusion. A knife blade catches a faint glint of light as it cuts through a wedge of yellow cheese. (108 words)