The image displays an urban street scene in Poplar, London Borough of Tower Hamlets, United Kingdom, captured with significant backlighting

The image displays an urban street scene in Poplar, London Borough of Tower Hamlets, United Kingdom, captured with significant backlighting. The sun, low in the sky, is positioned centrally-right, generating strong lens flare and silhouetting numerous elements. In the foreground, a large, deciduous tree with predominantly bare branches and sparse yellow-brown leaves dominates the upper left portion of the frame. Below, a dark metal railing system runs across the lower half, defining a paved area which reflects sunlight in patches, suggesting a wet surface. A light-colored concrete block is visible on the far left edge of the foreground. The midground features a street or road running horizontally. Traffic lights are visible on the left side of the street, and a tall street lamp post stands near the center. Behind the street, a row of multi-story traditional terraced buildings with chimneys are silhouetted against the bright sky. A dark vehicle is faintly discernible on the road. The background is dominated on the right by the distinctive silhouette of Balfron Tower, a prominent brutalist residential building, partially obscured by the intense sun glare. To the left of the tower, another, more modern building with a flatter facade is visible. The sky is partially cloudy, with a bright halo around the sun. No individuals are clearly identifiable within the scene.