The image presents a prominent, ornate, dark grey cast-iron public fountain in an urban environment

The image presents a prominent, ornate, dark grey cast-iron public fountain in an urban environment. The fountain consists of a tall, vertical pillar adorned with intricate scrollwork and decorative patterns. Water steadily flows from a lion's head spout into a wide, shallow, circular basin, which then drains into a larger, fluted bowl positioned below. At the apex of the fountain structure, a small, crowned shield displays the diagonally divided blue and white coat of arms of the City of Zurich. The fountain is situated on a paved surface of irregular cobblestones, with a circular metal manhole cover visible to the left foreground of its base. Directly behind the fountain stands a cream-colored building featuring two large, multi-paned windows. These windows reflect a bright sky and the skeletal outlines of bare deciduous tree branches. To the immediate right of the fountain, a dense, dark green evergreen tree, likely a spruce or fir, grows vertically. On the left edge of the frame, bare branches bearing small red berries are partially visible. The scene is illuminated by ambient daylight, indicating no direct harsh sunlight. No individuals are present, and no actions or interactions are depicted. This specific Löwenkopfbrunnen (lion head fountain) is located at Obere Zäune 27, in the Niederdorf district of Zurich, Switzerland.