The scene is set outdoors in Sard-E 'olya, Afghanistan, characterized by an arid environment with sparse, dry deciduous trees and a dirt/gravel ground surface

The scene is set outdoors in Sard-E 'olya, Afghanistan, characterized by an arid environment with sparse, dry deciduous trees and a dirt/gravel ground surface. Two adult males are present. In the foreground, a male with dark hair, a beard, and a mustache wears a yellow hard hat, a brown long-sleeved uniform shirt featuring two chest pockets accented with blue and orange stripes, and a patch on the left chest displaying a stylized "C" or gear logo above the word "SAWAR." He also wears matching brown trousers, with both hands placed in his pockets. He stands facing generally forward but looks slightly to his right. In the mid-ground, partially obscured by the foreground subject and a machine, a second male with dark hair, a beard, and a mustache is visible. He wears a light-colored, patterned long-sleeved top and light-colored, loose-fitting trousers. His right arm is extended to his left with an open palm, indicating a gesturing motion. He appears to be looking in the direction of his gesture. A red patterned rug is laid on the ground in the lower foreground. To the immediate right of the foreground subject, a stainless steel machine, possibly a grinder or mill, with a prominent conical hopper, is positioned on the rug. The background consists of sparse vegetation and what appears to be a clear sky.