The image is a black and white photograph of a soldier sitting in a trench. The soldier is wearing a helmet and a jacket, and is holding a rifle in his right hand. He is leaning against a large pile of sandbags, which are stacked on top of each other. The trench appears to be in a muddy area, and there is a body of water visible in the background. The sky is overcast and the overall mood of the image is somber.