Rain on Turkish Sheep Sorting Alley at Dusk

Dark, rain-slicked wooden planks form the floor of the sheep sorting alley, reflecting the deepening twilight. Drafting wickets line the narrow corridor, their surfaces glistening under the steady late spring rain. A rough wooden post stands beside the gate, marked with distinct wool stains from recent use. The metal latch rests with a visible smear of lanolin, catching the warm, distant glow of a Turkish town on the horizon. Rain falls across the scene, blurring the edges of the stockyard loading ramp. The sky above shifts to a bruised purple, against the artificial lights far below. One drop rests on the edge of a wet wicket before sliding down.