Guard at Night Along Guangzhou Barricades

Rain-slicked asphalt reflects the faint ground glow beneath a deep night sky where stars pierce the haze. A crossing guard in a high-visibility vest stands beside temporary concrete barriers lining the street in Guangzhou. Light drizzle coats the guard's face and the wet pavement with a sheen. Condensation clouds the lower half of a school bus window nearby, blurring the interior while the guard glances toward it. The barriers stretch across the frame, separating the road from the darkened sidewalk. Raindrops bead on the guard's shoulder patches and slide down the bus's metal body. One reflection of the guard's yellow vest appears on the wet curb edge.