Q: "A water polo player is taking a shot on goal." Does this mean that "The swimmer is throwing a ball."?
A: yes

Q: "A woman with reddish hair laying on a bed." Does this mean that "A woman is laying on a bed."?
A: yes

Q: "people are playing a carnival game trying to pop balloons" Does this mean that "People are entering a building."?
A: no

Q: "People standing with signs representing peace in their hands." Does this mean that "people are standing"?
A:
yes