Stonemason with Lime Dust in Beard Rohtak

Flat noon light floods the open shade where a stonemason stands against a wall of rough, sun-bleached brick. His weathered face bears the texture of years spent shaping stone, with a thick beard coated in fine, white lime dust that contrasts sharply with his dark skin. Humid air hangs heavy in the Rohtak afternoon, leaving a slight sheen on his forehead despite the lack of direct sun. He wears a faded, loose cotton shirt stained with gray mortar marks. The background dissolves into soft, neutral negative space, isolating his stoic expression. One fleck of white powder rests on the collar of his shirt, marking the edge of his garment against the dusty air.