The image shows a smiling orangutan at a zoo, captured against a dark background. The close-up shot focuses on the orangutan's face with a 50mm lens at f1.4 for a shallow depth of field. The details of the orangutan's face, including its tooth, are highlighted, reflecting a psychological intensity while depicting trapped emotions. The composition draws inspiration from the les nabis art movement, and the aspect ratio of the image is 85:128.