Ripples on Still Water Bedside Table

Sunlight falls through sheer curtains, casting striped shadows across a glass of water resting on a dark wooden bedside table. Concentric ripples expand outward from a central disturbance, distorting the reflection of the room's ceiling above the liquid surface. Early autumn light warms the edges of the glass, highlighting the clarity of the water against the grain of the wood. Nearby, a ceramic cup and a folded cloth catch soft, shimmering reflections from the moving water. The ripples fracture the light into delicate, shifting patterns that dance across the table's surface. One droplet rests on the rim of the glass, catching the late afternoon glow.