The scene depicts an outdoor environment in Bernal, Mexico, dominated by a large, gnarled Opuntia cactus (nopal) under a clear, bright blue sky with sparse white clouds on the horizon

The scene depicts an outdoor environment in Bernal, Mexico, dominated by a large, gnarled Opuntia cactus (nopal) under a clear, bright blue sky with sparse white clouds on the horizon. The cactus features a thick, dark brown to black woody trunk and branches, from which numerous light green, oval-shaped pads (cladodes) extend, particularly in the upper sections. The trunk exhibits a hollowed-out section near its base, serving as a recess. Within this recess, a collection of small objects is arranged, including light-colored stones and several small, red-colored items. Dense green foliage, consisting of various shrubs and leafy plants, surrounds the base of the cactus and extends into the background. A low, irregular retaining wall constructed from light-colored rocks borders the immediate foreground, where a light gray gravel surface is present. The scene is illuminated by direct sunlight, casting minimal shadows. No human figures are present.