Neon Crosswalk Reflection in Dakar Rain

Bright orange digital numbers from a street crossing signal float inverted in a pool of black rainwater at the curb. The water surface ripples slightly as wind funnels dry leaves and crumpled paper along the asphalt edge. Behind the reflection, a darkened kiosk stands silent against the night, its glass panels absorbing the neon spill from nearby storefronts. The wet pavement acts as a mirror, doubling the glowing countdown timer in a distorted, liquid orange hue. Shadows stretch long and sharp across the slick ground, while the humid air of monsoon season hangs heavy in the stillness of the deep night. The edge of a discarded plastic bag rests in the water, caught in the wake of the passing breeze.