The image displays the Arc de Triomphe in Paris, France, centrally positioned and largely silhouetted against a bright, cloudy sky

The image displays the Arc de Triomphe in Paris, France, centrally positioned and largely silhouetted against a bright, cloudy sky. A strong solar glare emanates from behind the monument, causing significant backlighting that casts the foreground and many elements into deep shadow. The sky exhibits scattered white and grey clouds, with a faint aircraft contrail visible in the upper right quadrant. The lower half of the frame is occupied by a wide, paved roadway, appearing to be cobblestone, which leads towards the monument. Road markings, specifically a white dashed line and a solid white line, are visible in the immediate foreground. Vehicular traffic is present: a white passenger bus, partially labeled "STEPIEN," is on the far left. Several dark-colored passenger vehicles are in the mid-ground, and a dark public transit bus is positioned to the right of the central axis. Additional indistinct vehicles are visible in the more distant background. Two multi-lamp streetlights are present, silhouetted on the far left and far right sides of the frame. A tree with a sparse canopy is also silhouetted on the far right. No distinct individuals or specific interactions are discernible within the frame due to the prevailing lighting conditions and distance.