The image is a black and white photograph of a large tree in a desert-like landscape. The tree appears to be an ancient bristlecone pine tree, with a twisted trunk and branches that are twisted and gnarled. The trunk is covered in small leaves and branches, and the branches are reaching up towards the sky. The ground around the tree is barren and rocky, with patches of grass and shrubs scattered around. The sky is visible in the background, and there are other trees and bushes in the distance. The overall mood of the image is desolate and desolate.