A pretzel takes shape at the market bakery as the baker crosses two ends of dough over its rounded base. His blue shirt and terracotta apron stand out against the flour covered worktable, while a nearby tray shows the glossy brown crusts and pale splits of finished pretzels. Coarse grains of salt add a small but important texture.

A warm brick oven sits behind the stall, beneath the tall green steel structure of the covered market. Wooden racks, plain paper bags and blue tiles build a practical setting around the handwork. The photograph brings together the quiet concentration of shaping dough and the inviting colors of fresh bread in a spacious public food hall.