The first image shows a close-up of a street sign with the words 'MAIN' and 'STREET' on it, along with a directional arrow pointing to the left. The sign is attached to a metal pole, and in the background, there are tall buildings that appear to be part of a cityscape. The image is titled 'PRIVATE EQUITY AT WORK' with the subtitle 'By Bruce R. Herring, Street Manager, Main Street Ventures'. The title and subtitle are in a bold, black font, and the image has a dark, moody atmosphere with a focus on the street sign and the buildings.