Glowing Razor in Dry Mogadishu Market Lane

Dry dust coats the sleeves of a street barber working under a low, heavy cloud layer in a Mogadishu market lane. Midday sun cuts through the haze with sharp, high-altitude clarity, casting hard shadows across the cracked earth. The barber holds a straight razor that emits a soft, internal amber light, illuminating the immediate air and the rough texture of his shirt without any visible bulb or flame. This luminous tool reflects off the wet patches left by recent rain, creating a stark contrast between the mundane dust and the impossible glow. Dust motes hang suspended in the beam, while the narrow lane stretches back into the distance, defined by the converging lines of the market stalls and the barber's focused posture.