The image is a black and white photograph of a field covered in snow. The field is surrounded by trees and shrubs, and the ground is also covered in a layer of snow. In the center of the image, there are three thistle plants with their thorns covered in frost. The thorns are dark brown and appear to be dried and wilted. The snow is covering the thorns and the leaves of the plants, creating a dappled effect. The sky is overcast and the overall mood of the photograph is cold and wintery.