Tsukiji knives and hooks drying over melting ice

Steel Tsukiji knives and curved tuna hooks hang in a tight row from a wooden stall beam in Stockholm. Below them, a bed of crushed ice melts into a shallow pool of clear water. Early morning sidelight skims across the wet metal, highlighting the grain of the wood and the sharp edges of the blades. The endless summer sun casts long, soft shadows that stretch across the damp surface. Fine dust settles on the handle of the largest knife, while condensation beads along the curve of a hook. The scene reflects the humid air under the stall's tarp, where the ice creates a cool contrast to the warm light filtering in from the side. one drop of meltwater rests on the tip of a blade.