Red Snapper on Ice at Midnight Sun Market

Pale walls reflect soft, diffuse light that fills the indoor stall without harsh shadows. Rows of whole red snapper lie in neat lines across a bed of crushed white ice, their scales shimmering with silver and coral hues. The fish rest on a metal counter that catches faint, watery glimmers from the overhead illumination. Behind the display, rough wooden crates stack against the wall, showing signs of heavy use. The light suggests a late morning hour where the sun refuses to set, casting a continuous, gentle glow over the seafood. one drop of meltwater rests on the edge of a fish, slowly sliding onto the ice below.