"To describe the scene" means to provide a detailed account or explanation of what is happening or what something looks like in a particular situation or setting. Full definition
The article describes the scene as various scientists and soldiers are scattered about the area, dead. (cinemablend.com)
She then honestly describes the scene at the ball and the «feast». (bookbrowse.com)
Her own thoughts and feelings at the time of exposing the negative are more critical to the picture than describing the scene before the camera. (howardgreenberg.com)