This nighttime image depicts a view along the Ill River in Strasbourg, France, specifically looking towards the Temple Neuf (Nouvelle Église) whose spire is visible in the distance

This nighttime image depicts a view along the Ill River in Strasbourg, France, specifically looking towards the Temple Neuf (Nouvelle Église) whose spire is visible in the distance. The scene is dominated by a dark, placid body of water, the Ill River, which occupies the lower and central portions of the frame. Its surface reflects the artificial lights from the surrounding urban environment, creating vertical streaks and inverted images of structures. On the left bank, a multi-story building with a light-colored facade and a dark, sloped roof is prominent in the foreground. Green foliage, likely ivy, covers parts of its exterior walls. Multiple windows with visible shutters are present on this structure. Further down the left bank, past this foreground building, additional illuminated structures and a multi-arched bridge are visible, their lights also reflecting on the water. The right bank features a well-lit paved walkway or street, bordered by a low stone wall and a line of mature trees. Several streetlights illuminate this path. Beyond the trees and walkway, a dense collection of historic buildings rises, some with illuminated windows. A distinct, dome-topped structure is visible among these buildings further along the right bank. In the mid-ground, centered visually but further down the river, the tall, slender spire of the Temple Neuf church stands out against the dark, cloudy night sky, illuminated by external lighting. The sky above is completely overcast, showing varying shades of dark gray and blue. No individuals are discernible within the frame. A single pink flower stem with a bloom is visible in the extreme lower right foreground, partially obscuring the view of the river. The overall lighting is artificial, relying on streetlights, building illumination, and reflections to define the scene under a heavily clouded sky.