The image presents a wide view of a heavily polluted urban waterway, consistent with a canal or creek in an informal settlement within Lagos, Nigeria

The image presents a wide view of a heavily polluted urban waterway, consistent with a canal or creek in an informal settlement within Lagos, Nigeria. The water, dark and murky, occupies the central and lower portions of the frame, reflecting a partly cloudy sky and a bright sun glare in the lower right quadrant. Scattered across the water's surface are numerous items of floating debris, prominently featuring a white and blue plastic bottle, smaller plastic fragments, and clumps of organic waste. Along the left bank, a dense concentration of makeshift residential structures is visible. These buildings are constructed from weathered wood planks and corrugated metal sheets, appearing to be in varying states of disrepair. The immediate shoreline adjacent to these structures is heavily littered with solid waste, including plastics, discarded materials, and general refuse, which extends into the water. Sparse green vegetation is interspersed among the structures and accumulated waste. In the background, further residential buildings are discernable on a slightly elevated landscape. The bottom foreground shows a section of a weathered wooden structure, possibly a railing or dock, indicating the viewpoint of the photograph. No individuals or active human interactions are present in the scene.