Winter Coats and Backpacks on Woodshop Staircase

Warm candlelight pools across a narrow landing in a woodshop classroom, illuminating a stack of heavy winter coats and colorful backpacks. The glow highlights the texture of wool and canvas against the smooth, pale wood of the steps. Shadows stretch long and soft from the small flame, revealing clean surfaces with minimal clutter. A few loose screws rest on the tread, catching the light. The scene suggests a quiet moment before dawn in Changsha, where the heat of the flame contrasts with the cool turn of the season. One zipper pull reflects the flicker on the dark fabric of a coat.