The image depicts an aluminum recycling operation occurring within a rudimentary, enclosed structure in Shurandam, Afghanistan

The image depicts an aluminum recycling operation occurring within a rudimentary, enclosed structure in Shurandam, Afghanistan. A single individual, dressed in a dark, loose-fitting garment and with their head and face covered by a light-colored cloth, stands centrally, facing left. The person is actively using a long metal poker to manipulate a large, burning pile of assorted, brightly colored aluminum beverage cans positioned on the ground. Dense black smoke and orange flames rise from the burning cans, partially obscuring the upper portion of the scene and the individual's torso. To the left of the burning cans, stacks of dark, rectangular bricks or blocks are visible, with several metallic bowls or crucibles resting on their surface. Two long metal rods lean against these brick stacks. The background consists of a dark, unpainted brick wall constructed from what appear to be cinder blocks or similar masonry. The floor is dark, appearing to be concrete or packed earth. In the upper right quadrant, a portion of a large, caged industrial fan is visible. Near the individual's feet on the right, a large, partially collapsed white sack with orange and brown markings is present.