The scene, observed in Barakin Akawo, Nigeria, depicts an informal refuse disposal site against a rocky hillside under a clear blue sky

The scene, observed in Barakin Akawo, Nigeria, depicts an informal refuse disposal site against a rocky hillside under a clear blue sky. In the foreground, dry, yellowish-brown grass covers the ground. The midground features a large, irregularly shaped, light-brown boulder on the left, partially obscured by sparse, dry vegetation. To the right of the boulder and extending into the center, a substantial mound of mixed refuse is visible, consisting of numerous plastic bags, bottles, and general household waste. White smoke emanates from a section of this refuse pile, indicating active burning. A dark, rectangular, possibly concrete structure is partially visible behind the smoke. The background consists of a steep, rocky outcrop or hill densely covered with large, grey boulders and sparse green and dry vegetation. A light-colored building with a dark roofline is partially visible on the far left, beyond the refuse area and at the base of the distant hills. No individuals are present within the frame.