The scene depicts a waterborne settlement in Iwaya, Nigeria, characterized by stilt structures over dark, reflective water containing visible debris

The scene depicts a waterborne settlement in Iwaya, Nigeria, characterized by stilt structures over dark, reflective water containing visible debris. In the foreground, a young male, likely a child or adolescent, with dark skin and short dark hair, sits barefoot on a pile of roughly cut wooden logs within a narrow, wooden canoe. He wears a short-sleeved collared shirt with a red, black, and tan patterned design, and dark trousers or jeans with light-colored patterns on the lower legs. His gaze is directed downwards and slightly to the left. The canoe, filled with approximately two dozen logs, occupies the center and right side of the frame. In the mid-ground, behind and to the right of the sitting boy, an adult male stands upright in another wooden canoe. He wears a blue and green patterned jacket over a patterned shirt and patterned trousers, holding a long wooden pole, suggesting he is navigating or preparing to navigate the boat. Further back and to his right, a woman with a wide-brimmed hat is partially visible in a third canoe. The background features numerous wooden stilt structures supporting dwellings and walkways over the water, characteristic of a slum or informal settlement. These structures are constructed from various materials including wood, corrugated metal, and tarpaulins. The sky is overcast. The water surface shows ripples and reflections, and appears polluted with scattered refuse.