The image is a black and white photograph of an aerial view of a city. The city appears to be densely populated with buildings, roads, and fields. There is a large plume of smoke rising from the center of the image, which is likely from a fire or explosion. The smoke is white and billowing up into the sky. The photograph is taken from a high vantage point, looking down on the city below. The text on the image reads "Das brennenende Reims unter deutschen Artilleriefeuer" which translates to "The fire of the Reichstag" in English.