A person is kneeling in muddy water, panning for gold. They are wearing a cap, a t-shirt, and waders. They are holding a red pan filled with dirt and water, swirling it around to separate the gold from the sediment. There are several large sacks filled with dirt or sand surrounding the person, and the water is a muddy reddish-brown color. The person's hands and arms are covered in mud. The overall scene suggests an outdoor mining or prospecting operation in a wet, muddy environment.