Morning Face Under Festival Lanterns Near Yamoussoukro

Pale morning light falls through thin fog to illuminate a close-up face resting beneath the warm glow of a paper festival lantern. The subject's eyes pierce the dimness with sharp clarity, reflecting the orange paper above. Soft shadows define the cheekbones while the skin texture shows fine pores under the cool dawn air. Behind the head, out-of-focus lanterns create a bokeh of amber and red circles against the grey mist. The first rays of sunrise touch the upper rim of the frame, turning the fog into a translucent veil. one drop of dew rests on the edge of the lantern's bamboo frame, catching the light.