In the image, John Kerry is in the presence of various people, some of whom are possibly taking photographs. He is holding flowers and appears to be either receiving them from a woman in the crowd or giving them to a girl. John Kerry is the center of attention, standing next to a person wearing a green elf costume. Several individuals in the crowd seem to be foreign, indicating a diverse gathering. People surround John Kerry from all sides, and everyone appears to be engaged in the event.
Below is an instruction that describes a task. Write a response that appropriately completes the request. ### Instruction: Describe the following image. ### Response: In the image, John Kerry is in the presence of various people, some of whom are possibly taking photographs. He is holding flowers and appears to be either receiving them from a woman in the crowd or giving them to a girl. John Kerry is the center of attention, standing next to a person wearing a green elf costume. Several individuals in the crowd seem to be foreign, indicating a diverse gathering. People surround John Kerry from all sides, and everyone appears to be engaged in the event.