This image depicts a deeply eroded, unpaved reddish-brown laterite road in Lagos, Nigeria, under an overcast sky

This image depicts a deeply eroded, unpaved reddish-brown laterite road in Lagos, Nigeria, under an overcast sky. The road surface is saturated and muddy, with significant puddles and flowing water indicating recent heavy rainfall. A prominent, raised, eroded mound of earth disrupts the road in the mid-foreground, diverting water. Scattered debris and litter are visible on the muddy ground. On the left side of the road, a series of modest, single-story and two-story buildings, some with corrugated metal roofs, line the street. A small, white-painted wooden kiosk with a metal roof is visible. Utility poles with overhead wires run along this side. Approximately 10-15 individuals are discernible in the mid-ground, mostly on the left. Several people are gathered near the structures, appearing to be engaged in commercial activities. Some individuals are seen walking, including one carrying items on their head and another holding a colorful umbrella. On the right side, a tall, unpainted concrete perimeter wall with a large, dark brown metal gate stands prominently. Behind this wall, a more substantial, modern two-story residence with a brown tiled roof and ornate balustrades is visible. A lone individual, wearing a light-colored top, walks in the muddy center of the road towards the background. The scene suggests a bustling urban environment adapting to challenging road conditions. A blurred finger or thumb partially obscures the upper left corner of the image.