Poultry Mortality Cart at Nigerian Stockyard Dawn

Cold silver dawn light spills over a wet concrete loading ramp at a Nigerian stockyard, illuminating deep boot prints and scattered water droplets. A sturdy metal cart sits idle beside the ramp, its slatted sides holding the still forms of deceased poultry. Low-hanging gray clouds diffuse the morning glow, casting soft shadows across the damp ground. The concrete surface reflects the pale sky, showing the cool season air. Rust marks streak the cart's frame, against the gray wetness. One heavy boot print near the cart wheel anchors the image in patient labor. The metal edge of the cart catches a faint highlight against the darkening shadows.