Poolside Towel Station After Summer Squall

Piles of folded white towels rest on a dark metal rack beside a polished wooden valet stand, their edges glistening with fresh rain. The sky above is a heavy, uniform gray, yet the ground reflects a harsh, flat noon glare that washes out the colors of the surrounding pavement. Water droplets rest on the smooth surfaces of the towels and the metal hooks, catching the pale light. In the background, the wet concrete of the Mar del Plata promenade stretches toward the horizon, its texture rough and saturated. One towel hangs loosely from a hook, its hem dripping steadily onto the damp floor, while the rest of the stack remains perfectly dry and orderly.