The scene depicts an arid landscape in Al Qutayfah, Syria, at either sunrise or sunset

The scene depicts an arid landscape in Al Qutayfah, Syria, at either sunrise or sunset. The sky occupies the upper two-thirds of the image, featuring a gradient from a clear, light blue-gray at the top to a brighter, cloudier section near the horizon. The sun is a prominent, bright white-yellow orb, positioned slightly to the right of the frame's vertical center, partially obscured by scattered stratocumulus clouds. Distinct crepuscular rays emanate from the sun, extending upwards and outwards. The foreground consists of uneven, reddish-brown earth with minimal, low-lying vegetation. In the midground, a continuous line of dark green coniferous trees runs horizontally, largely silhouetted against the illuminated sky. Partially visible behind these trees are several light-colored, flat-roofed buildings, indicating a settlement. Distant, hazy mountain ranges are discernible on both the left and right horizons, with a more defined peak visible on the far left. No individuals, animals, or active interactions are observed within the frame.