An outdoor market scene is depicted in Bukuru, Nigeria, taking place directly on and alongside active railroad tracks under bright daylight

An outdoor market scene is depicted in Bukuru, Nigeria, taking place directly on and alongside active railroad tracks under bright daylight. Two parallel steel railroad tracks, oriented diagonally from the lower left to the upper right, bisect the image. The ground consists of compacted dirt with visible footprints and scattered debris, including discarded plastic bags. On the left side of the tracks, numerous makeshift vendor stalls are set up, many covered by large, light-colored market umbrellas or tarpaulins providing shade. One stall in the foreground displays an array of packaged goods, including small sachets, snack items, and various containers, arranged on tables and hanging from hooks. Bags of produce or grains are also visible. On the right side of the tracks, merchandise, primarily fresh produce like onions, lemons, oranges, tomatoes, and leafy green vegetables, is displayed directly on mats or tarpaulins on the ground. A black plastic bowl rests on the dirt next to a small pile of green foliage. Several individuals are present. In the mid-ground, a man wearing a light grey traditional robe and a matching cap stands between the railroad tracks, facing towards the right side of the frame. He wears light blue sandals. To his right, a young male in a blue and white striped tracksuit stands with his hands on his hips, facing left towards the market stalls. Behind the stalls on the left, several other individuals are visible, including women in traditional attire, one with a dark headscarf and patterned skirt, and another in a yellow shirt and patterned skirt, suggesting active commerce. The overall scene shows a bustling market environment situated directly on an operational railway line.