This image depicts a roadside market scene in Kandahar, Afghanistan

This image depicts a roadside market scene in Kandahar, Afghanistan. In the foreground, a paved sidewalk with a distinctive pattern of interlocking circles leads to a dirt patch where multiple individuals are engaged in commerce. Centered in the mid-ground, a barefoot, bearded man in a light brown shalwar kameez and pakol-style hat stands amidst various piles of multicolored textiles, fabrics, and clothing spread directly on the ground. To his left, a bearded man wearing dark clothes and a similar hat sits on the dirt, surrounded by additional fabric bundles. To the right of the standing man, a woman in a maroon garment and white head covering kneels, actively sorting or displaying a pile of light-colored items. Several pairs of brown leather sandals are visible on the paved sidewalk near the merchandise. On the immediate right, a dilapidated red three-wheeled vehicle, possibly a cargo auto-rickshaw, is parked on the road shoulder, partially covered by a patterned orange and brown fabric. Beyond the vendors and market stalls, a two-lane asphalt road with a yellow median line is visible. Vehicular traffic includes a yellow auto-rickshaw, white cars, and a motorcycle moving in both directions. The road's edge features sparse green bushes and dry, scrubby terrain. In the background, distinct arid, rocky mountains rise under a clear, pale sky. Utility poles are intermittently spaced along the roadside, and further down the road, more informal vendor setups and structures are discernible.