The image is a landscape photograph of a barren area with a mountain in the background. The sky is cloudy and the ground is covered in a layer of snow and ice. In the center of the image, there is a large plume of white smoke rising from the ground, which appears to be a geyser or steam rising from a hot spring. The smoke is billowing up into the air, creating a hazy effect. The mountain is covered with trees and shrubs, and the horizon is visible in the distance. The image is taken from a low angle, looking up at the smoke and the surrounding landscape.