The image captures an outdoor night scene at a social gathering in Santa Monica, United States

The image captures an outdoor night scene at a social gathering in Santa Monica, United States. A large, light brown cylindrical pillar, appearing to be a carved wooden tree trunk, dominates the foreground and center, featuring intricate white geometric and curvilinear patterns along its length. A blue and white beverage can rests on its dark, stepped base. To the right, a dark wooden deck section holds two large, rectangular dark gray cushions, one stacked upon the other. In the mid-ground, a dark, rectangular water feature, possibly a pond or reflecting pool, is visible, reflecting a subtle red light source. Multiple individuals, approximately 10-15, are gathered in groups on the left and in the background, engaged in conversation. They wear varied attire ranging from casual to semi-formal. A person on the far left is observed holding a red shoulder bag. The background features modern architectural structures, including a building on the left with dark walls and illuminated windows. Various plants and trees are present, with some foliage on the right and in the background distinctly illuminated by intense blue accent lighting. Faint string lights are discernible in the upper background, contributing to the overall dim, artificial illumination of the evening event.