The image is a black and white photograph of a man sitting on the ground next to an old biplane. The biplane appears to be in a field, as there are trees in the background. The man is wearing a helmet and a jacket, and is sitting on a bench next to the wreckage of the biplane, which is lying on its side. The wreckage is made up of various pieces of wood, metal, and other debris. There is a large engine visible in the center of the wreckage, and the wings are folded down. The sky is overcast and the overall mood of the image is somber.