The image depicts a bustling open-air market street in Onitsha, Nigeria, captured during daylight hours

The image depicts a bustling open-air market street in Onitsha, Nigeria, captured during daylight hours. In the immediate foreground, a male subject is visible from the back, wearing a long-sleeved plaid shirt patterned in white, red, black, and gray, over light gray pants. He is positioned slightly off-center to the right, facing away from the camera. To the lower-left, a dark-skinned arm and hand, clad in a blue sleeve, are partially visible, holding a slender metallic object. The midground reveals numerous individuals engaged in market activities. A prominent figure, seen from behind, wears a wide-brimmed straw hat, a dark blue plaid shirt, and a colorful patterned skirt featuring red, orange, and blue designs. This person stands near a large pile of leafy green vegetables, spread on a blue tarp directly on the ground. Various other individuals are present, some obscured by market stalls and large, open umbrellas (one light-colored, one dark blue) providing shade. A small, two-wheeled cart is visible on the left side of the market path. The background consists of multi-story buildings, appearing aged with visible balconies and barred windows, indicative of urban residential or commercial structures. Overhead electrical or communication wires are present. The ground throughout the market area is unpaved, uneven dirt, with scattered debris, consistent with a high-traffic outdoor market. The sky above appears bright, suggesting a clear or lightly overcast day. The overall scene conveys a crowded, active market environment.