Another NaNo Snippet Visual Dare - The Clock Tower

Thanks to Angela Goff once more for some stunning visual prompts.

I'm working on some description today which for me always seems the hardest part, I much prefer writing dialogue and action. Description takes time and I confess when reading a novel if the description doesn't grab me I skip it. 

Here is the photo I used for today's inspiration

Without doubt the tallest surviving structure and thereby most striking feature in this area was the clock tower. It appeared to have been sliced in two from top to bottom by the devastating earthquakes. 

A half-moon sentinel casting a long shadow over the square like a pointing finger. 

There were no remains of scattered debris; it had been cleared long ago and used to construct the makeshift learning zones of the Information Age.

Rowan scanned the scene from behind the camera lens, glad of its disguise. It gave him the perfect opportunity to take in the bleak yet beautiful surroundings.