The image is a black and white photograph of a barren landscape. The photograph appears to be taken from a high vantage point, looking down on the ground below. The ground is covered in patches of dry grass and shrubs, and there are a few trees scattered throughout. In the center of the image, there is a large plume of white smoke or steam rising from the ground. The smoke is billowing up into the air, creating a hazy effect. The sky is overcast, and the overall mood of the photograph is somber and desolate.