The image is a black and white photograph of three people on an escalator. The escalator is located in a subway station and appears to be in motion. The people on the escalator are of different ages and genders, and they are all dressed in formal attire. The woman on the left is wearing a long coat and boots, the woman in the middle is holding onto the railing, and the man on the right is standing with his back to the camera. All three people are looking down the stairs and appear to be engaged in conversation. The image is taken from a low angle, looking up at the people. The walls of the subway station are tiled and there is a sign on the wall above the stairs. The overall mood of the image is somber and contemplative.