The image displays an outdoor scene within a Tibetan Buddhist monastic complex situated on a hillside in Lhasa, China, under an overcast sky

The image displays an outdoor scene within a Tibetan Buddhist monastic complex situated on a hillside in Lhasa, China, under an overcast sky. In the foreground, a male figure is viewed from behind, standing on a stone-paved staircase. He wears a light brown jacket, blue jeans, dark-rimmed eyeglasses, and a black backpack. To his immediate left, a person partially clad in a red jacket is visible. Further down the staircase on the right, a group of approximately 5-7 individuals, some wearing traditional Tibetan clothing including long skirts and head coverings, are present; some appear to be ascending. The surrounding environment consists of numerous multi-story buildings characteristic of Tibetan architecture, featuring white-washed walls and distinctive dark red roofs and window frames. These structures are tiered and built into the hillside. A prominent white stupa with a golden, conical spire is located to the right of the main figure. Another golden spire is visible atop a lower building to the left. Colorful prayer flags are visible attached to a pole near a building in the mid-ground. In the background, rugged mountains are partially obscured by heavy clouds and mist, indicating a high-altitude setting. Several modern, multi-story buildings with flat roofs are also integrated into the distant hillside landscape. The ground surface where people are walking is constructed of irregular stone paving. The overall lighting is soft and diffused, consistent with an overcast day.