The image displays a bustling street market in Kandahar, Afghanistan, illuminated by soft, warm light indicative of late afternoon or early morning

The image displays a bustling street market in Kandahar, Afghanistan, illuminated by soft, warm light indicative of late afternoon or early morning. In the foreground, slightly left of center, a young girl, approximately 8-12 years old, walks forward on an asphalt road. She wears a deep maroon headscarf (hijab) covering her head and shoulders, paired with a dark green salwar kameez featuring embroidered trim near the ankles. She is wearing open-toed sandals. She holds a small, dark, indistinct object in both hands at chest level, maintaining eye contact with the viewer. To her immediate left, behind vibrant market stalls displaying numerous hanging fabrics (including pink, red, and patterned materials) and various other merchandise, a man wearing a white skullcap is seated on a low platform. The street extends into the background, where a white van, multiple motorcycles, and several pedestrians are visible. Market stalls line both sides of the thoroughfare, showcasing a variety of goods. Overhead, utility poles with streetlights and electrical wires traverse the scene, set against a hazy sky.