The image depicts an outdoor street scene in Otuocha, Nigeria, under what appears to be late afternoon or early morning light, evidenced by long shadows

The image depicts an outdoor street scene in Otuocha, Nigeria, under what appears to be late afternoon or early morning light, evidenced by long shadows. **Central Subject:** A human figure, fully enveloped in a masquerade costume, stands on the gray asphalt road. The costume is shaggy, composed of numerous light-colored, fibrous strands, and adorned with red, yellow, and white ribbons or strips primarily on its upper torso and sides. The figure is oriented with its back or right side partially facing the camera. **Foreground:** In the lower-left, the blurry, dark-clad shoulder and the back of a person's head are visible, indicating an observer or the photographer's perspective. **Background (Left):** Dense green vegetation, including large palm trees and various shrubs, borders the road. An unpaved, reddish-brown dirt embankment is visible between the road and the foliage. **Background (Right, Uphill):** The asphalt road continues uphill. On the right side of the road, several utility poles with overhead power lines are visible. Further up the incline, a cluster of simple buildings with corrugated metal roofs are situated. Several individuals are present in this area: one person wearing a red shirt and dark shorts is visible on the far right edge of the frame, walking or standing. Closer to the structures, a small group of figures, including one person carrying a yellow container on their head, and another person next to a motorcycle, are discernible. **Environment:** The sky is light and clear. Distinct shadows from unseen objects and the masquerade figure itself are cast across the road surface.