This image depicts an exterior paved area in Vila Nova de Gaia, Portugal, under direct sunlight

This image depicts an exterior paved area in Vila Nova de Gaia, Portugal, under direct sunlight. A single rock pigeon (Columba livia) stands slightly left of center on the light-colored, square-tiled pavement. The pigeon is oriented facing left, with its head turned partially towards the right, displaying grey, white, and iridescent neck plumage, and reddish-orange feet. Strong shadows are cast to the right of the pigeon and from an unseen structure, creating a distinct horizontal shadow line across the ground. The background consists of a plain yellow wall, below which is a brown-orange tiled baseboard or curb. A small, dark, elongated object, consistent with a cigarette butt, is visible on the pavement in the lower right quadrant. No other subjects or interactions are present.