This image depicts a young boy standing in a large, harvested cotton field in Mandisar, Afghanistan, under a clear blue sky

This image depicts a young boy standing in a large, harvested cotton field in Mandisar, Afghanistan, under a clear blue sky. The central figure is a boy, estimated to be between 7-10 years old, seen from the waist up. He wears a dark long-sleeved shirt or tunic over dark pants, and dark athletic-style shoes. A grey and blue striped knit beanie covers his head. His left arm is raised, holding aloft a small, multi-branched stalk or plant segment, approximately 0.75 meters in length, with dried brown leaves and several white cotton bolls still attached. The boy looks directly towards the viewer with a neutral expression. The ground around him is dry, uneven soil with scattered low-lying dried plant remnants. The field extends into the distance, characterized by rows of low, brown, dried cotton plants. A few individual white cotton bolls are visible on the ground or still clinging to plants. In the mid-ground, multiple figures are visible across the expansive field, appearing to be engaged in work, possibly collecting remaining cotton or clearing the field. Further in the background, along the horizon, a series of low-rise, light brown mud-brick buildings are discernible, indicating a village or settlement. The sky above is entirely clear and light blue, with no clouds.