Neon Reflections on Laminator Bench After Restock

A laminate machine sits on a white counter in a Taichung retail aisle, illuminated by the cool glow of overhead neon tubes. The deep winter night outside the windows is pitch black, against the bright, sterile interior. Soft, elongated reflections of the blue and pink signage dance across the glossy plastic surfaces of the laminator and the nearby shelving units. The shallow depth of field blurs the background stacks of merchandise into indistinct shapes of white and gray. The air is still, and the polished metal edges of the equipment catch the artificial light, creating sharp highlights against the matte finish of the surrounding displays. One sheet of clear film rests on the input tray, waiting for the next task.