A child wearing a gray padded coat and a patterned gray and blue knit hat stands by a small river or stream, holding a charred stick. The child turns, looks directly at the camera, and then turns back to the water. The child drops the stick into the water. A man is standing beside the child and is partially visible. The river reflects the overcast sky and bare trees on the opposite bank. The riverbank is lined with dead grass and branches. Several houses are visible in the background.