Silhouetted Cat at Niamey Tram Stop

Honeyed evening light floods the wet pavement, turning puddles into distorted mirrors for the neon signs above. A black cat moves in low silhouette against the glowing backdrop, its form sharp against the soft haze. Low-hanging clouds press down on the tram stop structure, casting the area in deep shadow. The animal slips past a reflection of a blue sign, its tail low and tense. Water ripples slightly as a drop falls from the metal roof. The wet asphalt reflects the orange glow of the streetlamp, against the cool blue of the neon. One puddle shows the inverted image of the tram shelter's corrugated metal roof.