This image captures a brightly lit urban passageway or stairwell in Cologne, Germany

This image captures a brightly lit urban passageway or stairwell in Cologne, Germany. In the immediate foreground, a young woman with blonde hair, blue eyes, and an expressive, open-mouthed smile, suggestive of surprise or excitement, occupies the center-right. She wears a dark overcoat and a grey knitted sweater, with small earrings visible. Her right hand/forearm is partially visible in the bottom right, holding the camera in a selfie perspective. Behind the woman, partially obscured by a white structural column, the forehead and dark hair of a second individual are visible through an opening, suggesting their presence on an upper level or adjacent space. The environment consists of white painted walls on the right and around the column, contrasting with a light blue brick wall on the left. The ceiling is white, featuring a circular recessed light fixture and two rectangular access panels. A black metal railing runs along the left side of the passageway, separating the immediate area from a lower outdoor section. Several bicycles are parked against the light blue brick wall in this lower area. Beyond the railing and bicycles, glimpses of red-brown buildings and a grey, overcast sky are visible. A black handrail is affixed to the white wall on the right, indicating a staircase. The flooring appears to be light-colored concrete or tile.