The image depicts the main quadrangle of Columbia University, located in Morningside Heights, Manhattan, New York City, United States

The image depicts the main quadrangle of Columbia University, located in Morningside Heights, Manhattan, New York City, United States. The scene is observed on an overcast day, indicated by a uniform light gray sky. The foreground and midground consist of a large, wet paved plaza featuring a geometric pattern of light-colored stone and reddish-brown bricks. Approximately 20-30 individuals are scattered across the plaza. In the immediate foreground, a female subject with dark hair, wearing a dark jacket, light pants, and a dark backpack, walks away from the camera. To her right, a male subject in a light blue jacket and dark pants descends a set of steps adjacent to a multi-tiered stone fountain. Other individuals in the midground are walking or standing casually, clad in various forms of outerwear. In the background, prominent university buildings frame the quadrangle. The Low Memorial Library, a large Neoclassical structure with a distinctive portico and columns, stands centrally. To its left, the multi-story Butler Library, constructed of light-colored stone and brick, is visible. Other academic buildings and structures are present in the wider background. Green grass patches are interspersed between the paved areas. Blue banners marked with "ACE" are visible in the midground, and a light-colored truck with similar "ACE" branding is parked near the buildings on the left.