The image depicts an active open-air excavation or mining site in Rayfield, Nigeria, characterized by disturbed earth and a significant body of murky, reddish-brown water

The image depicts an active open-air excavation or mining site in Rayfield, Nigeria, characterized by disturbed earth and a significant body of murky, reddish-brown water. Three individuals are engaged in manual labor across the scene. In the foreground to the right, one person, wearing a light-colored short-sleeved top, dark trousers, and a dark cap, stands in the water, which reaches approximately mid-calf level. This individual is bent forward, facing left, with a red bucket partially submerged near their right leg. Nearby, a black-handled shovel with a D-grip is upright, embedded in a pile of reddish-brown dirt. Another shovel with a lighter handle is also visible on the ground. In the mid-ground, slightly to the left, a second person, dressed in a dark long-sleeved shirt and dark trousers, is positioned in the water. This individual is bent significantly forward, holding a red bucket with both hands, appearing to fill it from the water or extract material. Behind this person, on a muddy mound, a mechanical pump with attached hoses is visible, surrounded by white sacks. Multiple dark hoses snake across the muddy terrain. In the background, to the left, a third person, wearing lighter-colored clothing, is on higher ground near the water's edge. This individual is also bent over, actively engaged with the earth, suggesting digging or material handling. The environment is dominated by excavated reddish-brown soil, forming numerous uneven mounds, piles of dirt, and loose rocks. The water body extends across the mid-ground and right side of the image, appearing shallow where the individuals are working. The overall scene suggests a site focused on the manual extraction and processing of materials from earth and water.