Shipyard Welder Sparks Fly on Hull Plate

Bright orange sparks erupt from a welding torch held against a massive steel hull plate in an open shipyard near Namangan. The late morning sun casts sharp shadows across damp concrete ground where a fine vapor hangs low. The worker's gloved hands grip the tool firmly, sending a shower of incandescent debris scattering into the cool autumn air. Rust streaks run down the vertical metal surface, against the fresh, glowing seam being forged. A puddle on the nearby floor reflects the sudden burst of light, while the heavy industrial structure looms in the background under a pale sky. at the edge is a single spark landing on a wet patch of concrete and sizzling into a tiny dark spot.