This image captures a bustling open-air market scene in Birnin Yero, Nigeria, under bright daylight

This image captures a bustling open-air market scene in Birnin Yero, Nigeria, under bright daylight. The ground is composed of dry, reddish-brown earth and dirt. Numerous large, irregularly shaped tubers, consistent with yams, are piled directly onto the ground throughout the foreground and mid-ground. In the immediate foreground, a person wearing a light-colored long-sleeved shirt and a red head covering is bent over, handling a dark, large tuber near a metal wheelbarrow filled with more tubers. Another individual, wearing a dark green short-sleeved shirt and light-colored pants, stands nearby, observing the activity. To their right, a third person, dressed in a beige, patterned sleeveless top and dark pants, stands beside a large, off-white woven sack that contains what appears to be peeled or cut yam pieces. Numerous other individuals, predominantly adults, are visible in the background and mid-ground. They are standing, moving, and interacting amidst additional piles of tubers. Their attire is diverse, featuring garments such as a blue hijab, red and yellow head coverings, red cloaks, white tunics, and various casual shirts, including blue and red sleeveless tops. The upper portion of the frame is dominated by the dense, green foliage and prominent branches of several large, mature trees, suggesting a shaded area within the market. In the distant background, partially obscured by people and foliage, several buildings are visible, one featuring a distinctive light blue roof. The scene depicts active commerce centered around agricultural produce.