The image depicts an urban scene in Cotonou, Benin, observed from an elevated balcony

The image depicts an urban scene in Cotonou, Benin, observed from an elevated balcony. In the foreground, a male individual stands with his back to the camera, leaning against a dark gray metal railing with blue accents. He wears a white short-sleeved polo shirt with a light blue logo on the upper left back, dark blue trousers, and dark athletic shoes. He holds a dark object, possibly a cap, in his left hand. The balcony floor consists of light gray square tiles, with a crumpled clear plastic bottle and a red/white wrapper visible near the railing on the right. A partial view of a blue wall and a dark wooden stool is visible on the far right. Below the balcony, at street level, the ground appears unpaved or dirt-covered. A large blue tarp or covering is spread across a portion of this area. Multiple individuals are present: one person in a pink top and dark pants walks left, another in a white shirt stands facing right. A yellow-clad driver operates a light blue tricycle or scooter. Dark-colored parked vehicles are visible further down the street. The background features several multi-story modern buildings under an overcast sky. From left to right, a building with a gray facade and dark reflective windows, some open, stands next to a building with a light tan facade and similar dark windows. Further right, another building displays a lighter beige facade with blue reflective windows and visible air conditioning units. Thin utility lines crisscross the sky between the structures.