Mechanic's Hands Telling Stories After Rain

Crisp high-altitude sunlight slices through dry air hanging low above the ground in Ouargla. An over-the-shoulder view frames a road mechanic standing near a service bay, their hands covered in fresh grease and dried mud from recent rain. The skin shows deep lines and calluses, moving with joyful energy as they gesture toward the open workshop. Dust particles catch the bright light, creating a hazy glow around the worker's forearms. Behind them, the concrete floor glistens with wet patches where water has pooled, against the dry, cracked earth outside. The mechanic wears a faded blue shirt stained with oil, and their fingers point emphatically at a specific tool resting on a metal workbench. A shadow from the bay roof falls sharply across the mechanic's back, defining the edge of the workspace.