On June 28, 2018, this view of the Square of the Fifth Don Corps was captured in Rostov. A sunny summer day, with light feathery clouds scattered across the bright blue sky, creates a sense of calm and serenity. The air is likely warm, characteristic of late June in the southern region of Russia.
The composition of the shot is built around a busy intersection, where urban life flows in its usual rhythm. In the foreground, there is an asphalt road surface with clear markings indicating the direction of traffic. Following it is a green area with well-maintained bushes framing the central element of the square – an impressive star-shaped installation, likely a monument or art object dedicated to the city's history or significant events.
Buildings of diverse architecture rise on both sides of the square: on the left, an old brick building with numerous windows, evoking the city's past, and on the right, a modern glass skyscraper, contrasting with it and symbolizing development and progress. Another brick residential building is visible between them.
The image features many elements of urban infrastructure: streetlights, trolleybus overhead lines, road signs, including a prohibition sign and directional indicators. Cars are moving on the road, emphasizing the dynamism of the urban space.
The lighting is bright but diffused by the clouds, preventing harsh shadows and lending a softness to the image. The color palette consists of rich shades of blue sky, green trees and lawns, brick tones of buildings, and gray asphalt. The overall mood of the shot is calm and daytime, reflecting the city's everyday rhythm during the summer, with a subtle sense of historical and modern contrast.
