Melting Snowflake on Lichen Bark in Najaf

North-window sidelight illuminates a solitary snowflake crystal resting on rough, lichen-covered bark. The six-pointed geometry of the ice shows distinct facets before droplets of water gather at the tips and along the edges. The lichen displays patches of pale green and grey against the dark, textured wood grain. One water droplet rests on the lower right arm of the crystal, catching the bright, cool light while the background remains sharply defined. The contrast between the fragile, melting ice and the enduring, rough surface of the bark creates a moment of microscopic stillness within the indoor setting.