Hands Planting Seedlings in Anhui Mist Before Sunrise

Thick white mist rests on the ground, softening the edges of dark, rich soil where hands press small green seedlings into the earth. Wooden orchard ladders lean against stacked crates in the background, their weathered grain visible through the haze. A low sun breaks the horizon, casting a pale golden glow that illuminates the rising vapor. The soil looks damp and heavy, against the delicate, bright green leaves of the young plants. Hands work with steady precision, fingers coated in dark dirt, moving methodically across the row. The air remains still, holding the cool dampness of late spring. One seedling stands upright, its tiny leaves catching the first light.