A gloved hand holds a weathered, off-white animal skull in an outdoor environment near Dabene, Bulgaria

A gloved hand holds a weathered, off-white animal skull in an outdoor environment near Dabene, Bulgaria. The individual's left arm, clad in a dark, long-sleeved garment, extends into the frame. The hand is covered by a two-toned work glove, tan on the palm and bright fluorescent green on the back, and firmly grasps the skull. The skull exhibits prominent empty eye sockets and a large nasal cavity, containing traces of dried vegetation and dark organic material. The background consists of dry, light brown grasses interspersed with some green growth. Further back, a sparse collection of deciduous trees and shrubs, largely bare of leaves, completes the natural, possibly transitional seasonal setting.