The image depicts a bustling open-air market in Dar es-Salaam, Tanzania, under bright sunlight, characterized by significant lens flare and strong shadows

The image depicts a bustling open-air market in Dar es-Salaam, Tanzania, under bright sunlight, characterized by significant lens flare and strong shadows. The ground surface is unpaved dirt. On the far left, a yellow and light blue passenger bus is visible, positioned alongside the market area. Adjacent to the bus, two individuals are seated on the ground; one is discernible in a patterned garment with a red head covering, positioned near a red basin containing green vegetables and a blue basin holding white produce. In the midground, multiple individuals are standing and engaging in market activities. A woman in a colorful patterned dress and a white headscarf stands near a light yellow sack on the ground and a blue basin filled with white produce, possibly onions or garlic. To her right, an individual in a white short-sleeved shirt and dark trousers, carrying a woven shoulder bag, stands with their back mostly to the camera, observing or interacting with a nearby stall. Surrounding these individuals are numerous market stalls displaying various fresh produce, including tomatoes, limes, and root vegetables. Several vendors are present, some utilizing large black umbrellas for shade. The background shows additional market stalls and indistinct structures extending into the distance under a hazy sky. In the foreground, long, dark shadows of multiple people, including the photographer, are cast across the unpaved ground from the left, extending towards the viewer. The scene conveys active commerce in a sunny, outdoor setting.