Swinging Scale Under Produce in Uyo Market

Honeyed evening light spills across a metal balance scale suspended from a wooden beam, its pan tilting under the weight of piled yams and red peppers. The heavy overcast sky diffuses the low sun, casting long, soft shadows that stretch across the rough concrete floor. Fresh produce in earthy browns, vibrant greens, and deep reds creates a dense, textured mound on the weighing pan. Beside the scale, woven baskets hold additional harvests, their fibers catching the dim light. The tight framing isolates the mechanical motion of the swinging beam against the stillness of the stacked vegetables. A thin layer of dust settles on the metal surface, catching a final glint of the fading sun.