Wheelwright Fitting Iron Tire Wagon Mexico City

Flat noon light washes the riverside landing where a wheelwright stands at the frame's edge. The man works on a large wooden wagon wheel, hammering a heated iron tire into place. Recent rain leaves the cobblestones slick and dark, reflecting the pale sky while a thin layer of dry-season fog softens the background trees and distant buildings. Sweat beads on the worker's forehead as he grips the heavy metal band. The rough texture of the weathered wood contrasts with the smooth, dark iron. A small puddle near his boots catches the white glare of the sun. The wheel's spokes radiate outward like a star against the muted gray of the fog.