The image depicts a congested multi-lane urban road under a bright, low sun, indicating either morning or late afternoon

The image depicts a congested multi-lane urban road under a bright, low sun, indicating either morning or late afternoon. The location is Mykoly Bazhana Avenue in Kyiv, Ukraine, with traffic moving in a generally northwesterly direction towards the city center. The sky occupies the upper two-thirds of the frame, featuring a strong, circular sun causing significant lens flare in the upper-left quadrant. Scattered cumulus clouds are visible against a light blue background, with some cloud formations appearing dark where they obscure the sun's rays. Overhead power lines or utility cables horizontally traverse the mid-upper portion of the sky. The lower third of the image is dominated by heavy vehicular traffic on an asphalt road. Numerous passenger cars, primarily sedans and SUVs, are visible bumper-to-bumper, suggesting stationary or slow-moving conditions. The backs of these vehicles are prominent, reflecting the sun's glare. One visible license plate on a dark sedan is `AI 0270 EE`, confirming a Kyiv registration. Along the right side of the road, multiple-story urban buildings with dark roofs and numerous balconies are partially visible through and above a line of trees. On the left, a dense line of trees forms a natural barrier. Streetlights with curved, modern designs are spaced along the avenue. Distant buildings are silhouetted against the bright horizon, further obscured by atmospheric haze and sunlight. No specific individuals are clearly discernible.