Q: "three people over a culvert looking into the water beside an alligator caution sign" Does this mean that "There are three people looking into the water."?
A: yes

Q: "A man is standing with his eyes closed and smoking a cigarette." Does this mean that "A man is smoking."?
A: yes

Q: "Two teams competing in the Olympics." Does this mean that "Two hockey teams are playing tonight."?
A: it is not possible to tell

Q: "Man in white looking down read with two men in the background." Does this mean that "A person in white is looing down."?
A:
yes