The image features a young child, appearing to be male, standing in a dry, open agricultural field in Mandisar, Afghanistan, under a clear blue sky

The image features a young child, appearing to be male, standing in a dry, open agricultural field in Mandisar, Afghanistan, under a clear blue sky. The child, positioned centrally and looking directly at the viewer, wears a dark, long-sleeved garment and a blue and gray striped knitted beanie. In their right hand (viewer's left), they hold a large, open folding knife with a curved metallic blade, a wooden or bone handle, and a brass bolster. In their left hand (viewer's right), they present a single white cotton boll with some dried leaves attached. The field consists of numerous dried, light brown cotton plant stalks and dry soil. In the mid-ground, another child or young person in dark clothing is visible, facing away. The background reveals low-rise, light-colored structures, suggesting a village or settlement, with some sparse trees or bushes.