From an elevated perspective, a light-skinned human hand is centered in the lower right, holding a lit cigarette with a grey ash tip between the thumb and index finger

From an elevated perspective, a light-skinned human hand is centered in the lower right, holding a lit cigarette with a grey ash tip between the thumb and index finger. The hand is positioned above a light-colored concrete balcony railing, which traverses the lower half of the frame. The railing features a horizontal top surface and vertical support structures. Beyond the railing, the city of At-Tall, Syria, unfolds across a dry, undulating landscape under a clear, pale blue sky with a faint haze on the horizon. The midground reveals a valley floor with a paved road curving through sparsely vegetated, tan and light brown terrain. Scattered low-rise buildings, some appearing residential or commercial, are visible along the road and hillside. Some areas show signs of development or construction with retaining walls and bare earth. To the far right, a multi-story building with visible windows and rooftop infrastructure (tanks, dishes) stands partially within the frame. The background consists of arid, rolling hills. The scene is illuminated by bright daylight.