This is an outdoor, wide-angle street-level photograph captured in New York City, United States, depicting the area around the World Trade Center Transportation Hub, known as The Oculus

This is an outdoor, wide-angle street-level photograph captured in New York City, United States, depicting the area around the World Trade Center Transportation Hub, known as The Oculus. The time of day appears to be late afternoon or early evening, indicated by the quality of light and sky. The central subject is the white, ribbed, wing-like structure of The Oculus, prominently positioned in the mid-ground. Numerous skyscrapers frame The Oculus: multiple modern glass-fronted buildings, including a tall blue-tinted high-rise directly behind it, occupy the background. To the far left, an older, light-colored building with a more traditional facade is visible. On the far right, a large building with a distinctive textured, geometric patterned facade ascends diagonally into the frame. The sky above is light blue with scattered, wispy cirrus clouds. In the foreground, a paved public plaza area is visible directly in front of The Oculus. This area features several dark-colored outdoor tables with chairs, at which a small number of indistinct individuals are seated, possibly socializing or dining. Behind this seating area, a large wall or structure is covered in a vibrant, multicolored mural, displaying the text "EVERYONE'S DIFFERENT." To the far left of this mural, a red, multi-tiered structure, also adorned with colorful patterns, is present. The plaza boundary is marked by multiple large, rectangular planters, brightly painted with floral and abstract designs in yellow, red, blue, and green. To the right of the plaza, a paved street extends diagonally into the distance. It is marked with white painted lines, including a prominent forward-pointing arrow and a pedestrian crosswalk. A white vehicle, possibly an SUV or van, is discernible in the mid-distance on the street, and further down the road, what appears to be an emergency vehicle with visible blue lights is present. The overall environment is a busy urban landscape combining modern architectural elements with street-level public spaces.