The image depicts an outdoor textile dyeing operation in Sharada, Nigeria

The image depicts an outdoor textile dyeing operation in Sharada, Nigeria. A dark-skinned male, with a short beard, wearing a black long-sleeved shirt and dark trousers, is squatting or kneeling on a light-colored ground. His right foot is bare. He is holding and manipulating a wet, bright blue textile cap with both hands over a dark bucket, suggesting he is actively dyeing the fabric. His hands are stained blue. His face is turned to the right, eyes closed, displaying a wide smile. To his left, a large collection of textile caps, predominantly in various shades of blue and white, are piled on a dark material spread on the ground. A smaller white bucket containing a yellowish-brown liquid is visible behind him. In the upper background, the lower legs and sandaled feet of another individual are partially visible. Strong sunlight casts distinct shadows on the ground.