Gondolier Rowing Under Stone Bridge Before Dawn

Firelight warmth glows against the rough stone arch of a bridge in Ortahisar, casting amber reflections on the dark water below. A gondolier leans forward, muscles taut against the oar, his silhouette defined by the low, flickering light. Ground fog pools in the shadowed corners beneath the bridge, thick and white against the dark stone. Late summer air holds the mist close to the surface. The water ripples gently around the hull, distorting the light into shimmering streaks. One stone block near the waterline shows wet, dark textures from the rising tide.