Pallet Corner Boards and Gear in Chilled Bay

Warm candlelight glows against the harsh fluorescent fixtures of a chilled distribution bay near San Francisco, casting amber reflections on condensation-fogged glass panels. A stack of brown pallet corner boards sits beside spools of white strapping tape, crumpled scrap wrap, and blue cut-resistant gloves resting on a steel workbench. The equipment bears scuffs and grease marks from early spring throughput. Layers of shelving and pallets recede into the dim distance, creating a deep perspective of organized industrial clutter. The condensation beads along the lower glass edge, catching the warm light while the metal surfaces remain cold and gray.