The image is a black and white photograph of a large airship on a runway. The airship is a zeppelin, with a long, cylindrical body and a pointed nose. It has a number 9 on the side, indicating that it is the number 9. The zeppelin is being prepared for takeoff, as there are several people standing on the ground below it, watching it. The sky is overcast and the ground appears to be dry and barren. The photograph is taken from a low angle, looking up at the zeppelin.