The image depicts a crowded, sunlit, outdoor staircase known as the Escadaria Selarón in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil

The image depicts a crowded, sunlit, outdoor staircase known as the Escadaria Selarón in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. The central feature is a long, ascending flight of steps, approximately twenty visible, each covered in a mosaic of multi-colored ceramic tiles predominantly featuring yellow, blue, red, and green patterns. At the base of the stairs on the left, a street vendor stall with a yellow awning is present, displaying various bottles and items for sale. A white sign lists "ÁGUA COM GÁS R$ 6.00" and "CAIPIRINHAS" with prices in Brazilian Reais. The ground level consists of cobblestones. On the right side, at the bottom of the stairs, a male subject wearing a dark blue t-shirt, light beige shorts, and white flip-flops stands, holding a yellow drink in his left hand and a smartphone in his right, looking at the screen. A female subject with reddish-brown hair is partially visible next to him, also holding a smartphone. Further up the tiled staircase, multiple individuals are ascending. Three subjects are clearly visible from behind: one wearing a light blue top and dark shorts, another in a grey top and light skirt, and a third in a white top and patterned skirt holding a red bag. Additional indistinct figures are higher on the stairs. The environment includes buildings lining both sides of the staircase. The building on the left has a light blue-green facade with a red trim along its roofline. The building on the right features a prominent section of blue tiled wall and a dark lower section with decorative metal railing, partially obscured by dense green foliage. A tall pole supporting street lamps with multiple fixtures is visible near the right building. Overhead, numerous power lines crisscross against a clear, bright blue sky.