Toy Poodle in Maradi Courtyard Blue Hour

A Toy Poodle stands alert on a weathered stone ledge within a plain courtyard in Maradi, its dense, curly coat catching the cool, diffuse light of late twilight. The dog's muzzle shape and folded ears are sharply defined against the muted backdrop of a textured mud-brick wall that stretches horizontally behind it. Soft blue hour light reflects faintly from a small puddle on the ground, creating a subtle sheen on the animal's dark fur. A folded blanket rests casually on the ledge to the right, while the shadow of a windowsill plant falls across the lower left corner. Wind-stirred leaves blur slightly in the distance, adding movement to the otherwise still scene. The composition leaves ample negative space around the subject, showing the quiet, sheltered atmosphere of the everyday setting. The image retains the natural grain and straight JPEG rendering typical of a 2014 capture.