An outdoor, eye-level photograph captures a large, anthropomorphic Christmas decoration in the city of Lens, France, likely situated on a commercial street

An outdoor, eye-level photograph captures a large, anthropomorphic Christmas decoration in the city of Lens, France, likely situated on a commercial street. The decoration, styled as an elf or festive figure, stands centrally, constructed from tightly arranged strands of tinsel or garland. The figure's head, hands, and lower legs are composed of a light beige or off-white material. Its face features large, circular blue and white cartoon eyes and a small red mouth. It wears a conical red hat with a white brim and a thin band of golden tinsel above the brim. The main body is covered in metallic green tinsel, resembling a tunic, cinched by a black belt with a prominent gold, square-shaped buckle. Its feet are adorned with pointed, bright red elf-style shoes. The entire figure stands on a circular, grey metal base, possibly a manhole cover or a dedicated stand. The ground beneath is paved with irregular cobblestones or pavers in shades of brown, grey, and ochre, with some dark moss or debris visible in the crevices. In the background, to the left of the decoration, a building facade features a sign partially visible, displaying "Banque" (French for bank). Above this, a rectangular blue sign, affixed to a pole, indicates a shared path for pedestrians and bicycles, with white pictograms separated by a green-filled section. The top portion of this sign is red. Further into the background, a street extends, flanked by multi-story urban buildings of various architectural styles. Overhead, numerous thin lines and wires are strung across the street, consistent with temporary lighting or decorative installations. A black street lamp extends from a building on the right side of the frame. The sky is overcast, providing diffuse lighting to the scene.