street scene in Aktau, Kazakhstan, on an overcast day

street scene in Aktau, Kazakhstan, on an overcast day. In the foreground, a multi-lane asphalt road dominates the lower half of the frame, with a pedestrian crossing marked by white lines. A white curb is visible on the left. In the middle ground, several tall, multi-story buildings are lined up along the street. The building closest to the viewer on the left is under construction, with exposed concrete framing and scaffolding. Next to it is a completed beige-colored apartment building with numerous balconies and arched windows. Further down the street, more apartment buildings of varying architectural styles are visible, including one with a distinctive green, pointed roof. A traffic light with a green signal is also present. Several cars are parked and driving on the road. A few pedestrians can be seen on the sidewalk in front of the buildings. In the background, power lines crisscross the sky, which is a pale, hazy blue. To the far right, a long, modern building with many windows and a white facade is situated. The overall impression is one of urban development, with both completed and ongoing construction projects.