Latex Cups Dripping in Autumn Mist

Thick gray mist rests on the salt-sprayed cliff edge, softening the harsh line where the Massachusetts coast meets the sky. In the foreground, a weathered rubber processing shed stands with its open sides, sheltering rows of white plastic cups. Each cup catches a steady stream of milky white latex dripping from suspended rubber tree taps above. The liquid pools slowly, creating a glossy surface that reflects the flat, overcast light. Behind the shed, autumn foliage bursts in shades of burnt orange and deep crimson, blurred by the shallow depth of field. Salt crystals glitter on the wooden beams, against the wet, organic flow of the sap. at the edge is a single droplet hanging from the rim of a cup, poised to fall.