The image depicts an outdoor urban scene at Oudezijds Achterburgwal, Amsterdam, Netherlands, viewed from a bridge looking North-East

The image depicts an outdoor urban scene at Oudezijds Achterburgwal, Amsterdam, Netherlands, viewed from a bridge looking North-East. The scene is illuminated by strong backlighting from the sun, positioned in the upper left quadrant of a clear blue sky, creating bright reflections and deep shadows. The foreground consists of dark, wet cobblestone paving, displaying reflective patterns from the overhead sun. In the midground, a black metal railing runs horizontally, indicating a separation from a lower canal or street level where a white compact car is partially visible. Several individuals are present: two on the far left, two standing centrally in proximity, one male figure in dark attire walking rightward, and two figures partially obscured near a prominent black street lamp on the right. A dark cylindrical public trash receptacle is situated next to the street lamp. Dense green foliage from a large deciduous tree is visible on the left-center, casting shadows. The background is composed of a row of multi-story traditional Dutch canal houses, characterized by dark brick facades and various gabled roofs. The most prominent building, centrally located in the background, features a curvilinear gable, a dark mansard roof with dormer windows, and multiple white cellular antennae affixed to its rooftop. A small, dark avian form is visible in flight against the clear blue sky above the buildings.