Smiling Vendor on Hargeisa Floating Market Boat

Soft gray light fills the early morning air as a vendor stands on a wooden boat, his face breaking into a warm smile. Raindrops rest on the varnished planks beneath his feet, while the hull cuts through calm, dark water. Beside him, woven baskets hold fresh produce, their colors muted by the overcast sky. The drizzle creates a fine mist that blurs the distant shoreline, where other boats drift in a line of quiet activity. His hands grip a wooden pole, steadying the vessel against the gentle current. A reflection of his white shirt ripples in the water below, mirroring the stillness of the pre-dawn moment.