Protest Drum and Candles at School Gate

Orange low-angle light spills across wet asphalt at a crosswalk near a school gate in Mary. A large wooden protest drum rests on the ground beside a cluster of flickering candles. Fine rain creates a sheen on the pavement, reflecting the warm glow of the flames. The drum's surface shows grain and wear, against the smooth, slick stone of the nearby sidewalk. In the background, the school gate stands slightly blurred, framing the quiet vigil. Droplets rest on the candle wax, while shadows stretch long across the damp street. at the edge is the reflection of a single flame rippling on a puddle at the drum's base.