Q: "A group of women are sitting around tables." Does this mean that "The group of women are falling off the chairs they are sitting on."?
A: no

Q: "A tan dog and a black dog with stick in mouth walking in water." Does this mean that "Two dogs walking in water."?
A: yes

Q: "A man holding a microphone is flanked on either side by two people who are holding musical instruments." Does this mean that "A band performs at an outdoor concert in the park."?
A: it is not possible to tell

Q: "People are at the beach there is a cruise ship in the background." Does this mean that "People near water"?
A:
yes