Two Black women are intently focused on adjusting a yellow theodolite mounted on a tripod. Both women are wearing glasses. The woman in the foreground has her hair in braids, pulled back. She is wearing a black shirt and jeans. The woman behind her has her hair pulled up in a bun and is also wearing black. They are positioned on a paved area, likely a sidewalk or plaza. Behind them are trees, a building, and a street with a car passing by in the distance. The theodolite is centered in the frame and appears to be the primary focus of their attention. The overall impression is one of concentration and precision as they work with the surveying instrument.