The image displays an outdoor nighttime scene at the Council of Europe headquarters in Strasbourg, France

The image displays an outdoor nighttime scene at the Council of Europe headquarters in Strasbourg, France. A long, horizontal line of approximately 22 flagpoles extends across the midground, each bearing a national flag, illuminated by unseen light sources, casting slight reflections on the ground below. The flags are partially unfurled, with colors discernible but specific national identities not clearly identifiable in all cases. Below the line of flags, a prominent, illuminated sign reads "Council of Europe" and "Conseil de l'Europe" in white capital letters against a dark background. In the foreground, a set of light-colored paved stairs with silver-toned metal handrails descends from the viewer's perspective towards a lower paved area. To the left of the stairs is a rectangular, light-colored utility or security booth with two circular features on its upper facade and partially visible text, "www.coe.int," below. A single human figure, visible in silhouette, walks from left to right on an elevated platform behind the utility booth and in front of the illuminated sign. The figure's specific characteristics are obscured by distance and low light. The lower paved area at the base of the stairs features a section with yellow and black diagonal stripes, possibly indicating a warning or barrier. To the right, a metal gate or fence is visible. The background reveals indistinct architectural outlines and scattered artificial lights of a distant urban environment. The entire scene is artificially lit, creating bright reflections on the ground and structures, contrasting with the dark night sky above.