The image depicts a nighttime scene along the Ill River in Strasbourg, France, likely captured from the Quai des Bateliers looking downstream

The image depicts a nighttime scene along the Ill River in Strasbourg, France, likely captured from the Quai des Bateliers looking downstream. In the foreground, a dark leafy tree branch partially obscures the upper left. Below this, on the left, a paved walkway borders the river. Several indistinct figures are visible on this walkway; one person in the immediate lower-left foreground, wearing a blue garment, is partially visible and appears to be leaning over a barrier or railing, looking towards the river. Lush, illuminated green foliage lines the edge of the walkway. The Ill River occupies the central and lower-right portions of the frame, its dark surface reflecting numerous artificial lights. A large, illuminated passenger boat, typical of tourist vessels, is moored or slowly transiting on the water in the mid-left, casting bright reflections. Further down the river, a brightly lit bridge with multiple ornate lamp posts spans the waterway. On the right bank of the river, a multi-story, historic building with a light-colored facade rises prominently, its windows displaying internal illumination. Streetlights along the riverbank and in front of the building cast additional light. The background is predominantly dark sky, with the illumination from the distant bridge and city lights providing the only discernible features. The scene is illuminated exclusively by artificial light sources, creating strong contrasts between lit and shadowed areas.