Winter Coats on School Staircase in Woodshop

Predawn darkness fills the woodshop classroom near Bolu, broken only by the warm, flickering glow of a fire. A school staircase landing rises steeply, crowded with heavy winter coats and backpacks piled in disarray. Condensation rests on the nearby glass panes, blurring the outside darkness while the firelight catches the rough texture of wool and canvas. Wooden steps show wear from daily use, their grain highlighted by the shifting orange light. Leading lines of the banister guide the eye upward through the pile of gear. One strap hangs loosely from a backpack, resting against the dark wood of the railing.