The image is a black and white photograph of a man rowing a small boat on a river. The man is sitting in the boat, holding two oars and appears to be in the middle of a race. He is wearing a hat and a long-sleeved shirt, and is holding a paddle in his hands. The boat is small and rectangular in shape, and the water is calm. On the right side of the image, there is a concrete dam with a curved edge, and on the left side, there are trees and buildings visible in the background. The sky is overcast and the overall mood of the photograph is somber.