An upward-looking photograph captures the interior courtyard of a multi-story building complex in Lyon, France

An upward-looking photograph captures the interior courtyard of a multi-story building complex in Lyon, France. The scene is dominated by tall, aged ochre-to-reddish-brown plastered facades enclosing a central rectangular opening to the sky. Numerous windows with white frames are irregularly spaced across the walls, some reflecting the blue sky. A distinctive curved wall section rises on the left. Lower levels feature traditional Lyonnaise architecture, including stone archways, sections of exposed stone masonry, and black wrought iron balconies adorned with terracotta-colored planters. Vertical drainage pipes are visible along some wall sections. The sky above is mostly clear with light scattered clouds, indicating daylight conditions. No individuals are visible.