Seedling Mist in Autumn Greenhouse Dawn Light

Pale dawn light slips across the concrete floor of an indoor propagation area inside a village olive press near Taldyqorğan. Rows of metal tables stretch into the distance, holding trays of young olive seedlings. A fine mist hangs suspended in the air, catching the low morning sun and scattering it into soft, muted reflections on the ground. The season is peak autumn, evident in the dormant state of the plants and the cool, gray tone of the light. Wooden crates and drying racks line the walls, their surfaces worn by years of use. Shadows stretch long and sharp beneath the tables, showing the depth of the room. A droplet of water rests on the edge of a plastic tray, catching a faint glimmer of the morning sky.