The image presents an open-air gathering of predominantly men in an unpaved, dusty field in Kandahar, Afghanistan

The image presents an open-air gathering of predominantly men in an unpaved, dusty field in Kandahar, Afghanistan. The central figure, viewed from behind, walks away from the camera in the mid-ground. This individual wears a dark-colored shalwar kameez, a dark vest, a patterned white and brown cap, and a brown and black striped shawl draped over their left shoulder. They carry a video camera mounted on a tripod in their right hand. Their lower legs are bare, and they wear sandals. A large crowd of men and some boys are visible across the mid-ground and background, mostly seated on the dry earth, facing generally towards the central open area of the field. They are dressed in various traditional Afghan garments, including turbans, pakols, and shalwar kameez, in colors ranging from white to dark brown. In the mid-ground, another individual in a brown tunic is seen holding a long stick. The ground is largely barren earth with sparse, dry vegetation and scattered debris, including small pieces of paper or plastic. The background features a clear, light blue sky. Visible structures include power poles with overhead lines, a scattered line of trees, and a distant white building or container, possibly with a solar panel array mounted nearby. The scene is illuminated by natural daylight, indicated by shadows cast on the ground.