The image presents a sunlit street scene in London, United Kingdom, captured with strong backlighting

The image presents a sunlit street scene in London, United Kingdom, captured with strong backlighting. The sun, visible in the upper-left quadrant, emits significant lens flare, illuminating the sky, which displays a mix of bright white and light blue with some scattered clouds. Sparse, yellowing leaves on tree branches frame the top of the image against the sky. In the foreground, a paved sidewalk on the right features reddish-brown and grey slabs, heavily shadowed by a central dark pole and an unseen structure to the right. Two dark waste bins rest against a low wall on the right side. The asphalt road surface on the left appears reflective in areas, featuring white dashed and solid lane markings, a pedestrian crossing with a yellow beacon pole, and a stop line. The midground includes a multi-lane road with a set of dark traffic lights silhouetted on the left. Behind these, a row of traditional London terraced houses with multiple chimneys is visible, mostly in shadow. To their right and further back, a prominent, multi-story building with a distinctive, irregular roofline stands silhouetted against the bright sky. The background shows the road receding, flanked by more silhouetted buildings and trees. No individuals are present in the scene. The environment is an urban intersection under bright, high-contrast lighting conditions.