This outdoor image, taken in what appears to be a vertical orientation and requiring a 90-degree clockwise rotation for standard viewing, captures a scene of severe environmental pollution under a cloudy sky. The upper portion of the correctly oriented image (originally the left side) is dominated by a cloudy sky, showcasing a mix of light and dark gray clouds. Patches of the sky exhibit a warm, golden glow, suggesting either sunrise or sunset. A tall communication tower or cell mast is visible against the sky in the distance, partially obscured by clouds. Further left, part of a light-colored building or wall, topped with barbed wire, is present, alongside the distinctive fronds of a palm tree. The lower and right areas of the properly oriented image (originally the bottom and right sides) are overwhelmed by a vast accumulation of garbage. The ground is covered with countless pieces of trash, including plastic bags, food wrappers, paper, and other discarded refuse, intermingled with dry soil and sparse green vegetation. A band of denser green vegetation, featuring bushes and some plants with small yellow flowers (possibly sunflowers), runs horizontally across the midground, creating a visual divide between the sky/buildings and the extensive waste pile. No people are visible in the scene, and there is no discernible text. The diffuse lighting conditions, combined with the warm hues in the sky, suggest the time of day is either early morning or late afternoon. The overall impression is one of significant environmental neglect and degradation, consistent with an informal dumping site in an urban or peri-urban area like Jos, Nigeria.Afternoon sky and landscape documented i
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Meshach Samuel

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Tue, Jun 2, 2026, 05:39 PM

19d ago

Jos, Nigeria

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This outdoor image, taken in what appears to be a vertical orientation and requiring a 90-degree clockwise rotation for standard viewing, captures a scene of severe environmental pollution under a clo…read more

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