A high-angle, aerial photograph, notably tilted, depicts a crowded urban scene in Al-Mazza Municipality, Damascus, Syria, specifically overlooking Umayyad Square

A high-angle, aerial photograph, notably tilted, depicts a crowded urban scene in Al-Mazza Municipality, Damascus, Syria, specifically overlooking Umayyad Square. In the immediate foreground, an individual dressed in dark clothing and a cap is positioned horizontally, leaning over a concrete ledge. This person holds a pole from which a large Syrian opposition flag unfurls, characterized by horizontal black, white, and green stripes with three red stars centered in the white band. An orange object is also visible near the individual's hand. Below this vantage point, a vast assembly of hundreds, potentially thousands, of people occupies the streets and a prominent circular monument at the center of the square, which features concentric decorative patterns. Numerous civilian vehicles of various colors are either parked or appear gridlocked on the wide urban thoroughfares radiating from the central monument. Green landscaping is evident around the circular structure and alongside some roads. The entire scene is illuminated by natural daylight.