Mother-of-Pearl Buttons in Evening Silhouette

Honeyed evening light spills across a wooden box overflowing with mother-of-pearl buttons near Wolaita Sodo. The buttons catch the backlight, glowing with iridescent pinks and greens against their dark, silhouetted forms. Raindrops from a brief sun shower rest on the box's rim, catching the low sun like scattered diamonds. The dry season air hangs still, leaving the wooden grain visible and the buttons smooth and cool. Leading lines of the box's slats draw toward the shimmering collection. The wet wood reflects the soft, golden sky, while the buttons themselves seem to hold their own internal light. one drop of water rolls down the edge of a pearl button, revealing its flawless curve.