The scene depicts a deep, open-pit excavation or quarry in Nguzu Edda, Nigeria, viewed from an elevated position

The scene depicts a deep, open-pit excavation or quarry in Nguzu Edda, Nigeria, viewed from an elevated position. The background features a tall, multi-layered cliff face exhibiting various strata of rock and sediment. The uppermost layers are dark brown with vertical dark streaks, transitioning to lighter beige and reddish-brown bands lower down. The working floor of the excavation is a wide, relatively flat area composed of light cream-colored sand or fine sediment. One individual, dressed in dark long-sleeved clothing, stands centrally on the light-colored floor, holding a shovel with its blade resting on the ground. To the left of the individual is a conical pile of light-colored, granular material, consistent with excavated sand or fine earth. Further to the right, near the base of the cliff, additional tools, possibly another shovel or pickaxe, and scattered debris are visible. The foreground consists of a steep, dark brown, rocky slope covered with small stones and sparse, dry, light-brown grasses, indicating the vantage point of the photographer. The overall environment suggests ongoing manual quarrying or mining operations.