Giant Koi Balloon Over Pet Store Aisle

Muted reflections shimmer across the polished tile floor of a pet store aisle near Istanbul. A metal rack for bird carrier covers stands centered in the frame, its chrome bars catching the cool north-window sidelight. The early winter sun casts long, soft shadows that stretch across the white floor tiles. Above the rack, a massive koi fish floats motionless like a living parade balloon, its orange and white scales rendered with sharp, realistic detail against the white ceiling. The impossible fish hangs suspended in the air, its gills slightly open, while shelves of pet supplies line the background walls. A small blue tag hangs from the rack handle, against the bright orange of the floating fish.