Sheep Sorting Alley Dawn Mist Tanzania Stockyard

Mist rests on the wooden drafting rails of a livestock sorting alley in Tanzania, where the wet season has churned the earth into soft mud. Hoof prints mark the path beside the loading gate, leading toward ear-tag bins stacked against the timber. Lanolin rubbed into the dark wood glistens under the diffused dawn light, creating a sheen that contrasts with the rough grain. Wind whips the loose strands of grass at the edge of the frame, bending them against the metal posts. The scene remains quiet and operational, with no animals present, only the evidence of recent movement in the damp soil and the sturdy construction of the ramp. One hoof print remains filled with gray water at the bottom of the ramp.