University Archway Over Wet Bike Rack

Soft, diffused light from heavy overcast skies washes the stone archway in pale gray tones. The arch frames a row of metal bicycle racks standing along a wet campus walkway in Porto Alegre. Rain has left the concrete glistening with scattered puddles that mirror the dull sky above. Dark green leaves on nearby trees signal early summer heat, against the cool dampness of the stone. The bicycle frames rest still, their reflections rippling slightly in the water on the ground. A wet leather strap hangs loosely from a handlebar, droplets sliding down its surface to join the puddle below.