Grandmother Stirring Copper Pot in Gabela Square

Neon signs cast jagged streaks of electric blue and crimson across the wet cobblestones of Gabela public square. A grandmother stands low in the frame, her hands gripping a wooden spoon inside a massive copper jam pot. The metal surface reflects the harsh artificial glow, creating sharp highlights against the predawn darkness. Sea spray hangs in the air, catching the light as fine, suspended droplets that blur the background. Her worn coat and the rough texture of the copper pot contrast with the slick, rain-slicked ground. Steam rises faintly from the pot, mixing with the damp air. One reflection of the neon sign ripples on the copper rim where the spoon moves.