This image depicts a dusty urban street scene in کوکران, Afghanistan, under a clear, bright blue sky

This image depicts a dusty urban street scene in کوکران, Afghanistan, under a clear, bright blue sky. In the foreground, a prominent dirt and gravel ground surface shows shadows cast from the mid-morning or early afternoon sun. To the left, large piles of folded and bundled clothing, likely used merchandise, are spread on the ground and partially contained in green sacks. A man with a beard and head covering sits among these clothing piles, looking down. Centrally positioned, a light-colored, glass-fronted vendor cart is present, with an individual standing behind it, facing forward. This individual wears a striped shawl or head covering and holds a silver thermos. To the right of the cart, a bright blue plastic chair is placed, and behind it, a red motorcycle is parked. In the midground, the scene reveals ongoing construction and urban activity. A large yellow construction vehicle, possibly a bulldozer, is partially visible on the far left. Mounds of dirt and debris indicate recent excavation or construction work. Dominating the upper midground are two tall, grey concrete utility poles with multiple cross arms supporting numerous electrical or communication wires that stretch across the frame. To the right, an incomplete round concrete building structure with exposed rebar and timber supports suggests active construction. Three men are seated on the rooftop of this structure, two of whom wear light-colored traditional attire and head coverings, while the third is darker. The background features a range of low-rise buildings, some appearing residential and others commercial, extending into the distance. Beyond these structures, a large, rugged mountain range rises under the expansive blue sky, defining the horizon. The overall environment appears dry and open, indicative of a busy marketplace or developing urban area.