The scene depicts two pigeons on a sparsely vegetated dirt and refuse-strewn ground in Dar es-Salaam, Tanzania

The scene depicts two pigeons on a sparsely vegetated dirt and refuse-strewn ground in Dar es-Salaam, Tanzania. In the foreground, slightly left of center, a pigeon with a white and light grey body, an iridescent green and purple neck, and red legs stands facing right. To its left, a distinct shadow is cast. In the mid-ground, towards the right, a second pigeon, predominantly white with light brown markings on its lower body and scattered dark spots, stands facing left. The ground is composed of dry, light brown soil mixed with small plant matter and littered with various pieces of debris, including fragments of white and blue plastic, and other discarded materials. In the upper background, a stack of several cut wooden logs of varying diameters lies horizontally. Behind and among the logs, additional refuse is visible, including pieces of yellow foam material and dark, indeterminate objects. Further in the background, patches of green vegetation are evident. The scene is under direct sunlight, casting sharp shadows.