Stitched Leather Boots on Cafe Table Night

Stark fluorescent light cuts through the deep night air, illuminating a pair of hand-stitched riding boots resting on a wooden cafe table. The leather shows a rich, worn texture with visible thread lines running along the shafts. Fine dust particles hang in the bright beams, catching the artificial glow against the dark window behind. Late spring is hinted at by the faint green reflection on the glass, against the cool, industrial lighting. The boots sit close together, their heavy soles pressing against the smooth wood grain. A small patch of wear on the toe reveals the raw material beneath the finished surface.