A rugged, middle-aged man with weathered skin and short beard wearing an orange hard hat and dark grey dust mask over his nose is looking at the camera. He has blue eyes and white hair that is beginning to gray. The setting appears as if he is in deep underground mining, and there are rocks visible behind him. His expression conveys determination or resilience, indicating an industrial work environment. The lighting casts shadows on parts of his face, adding depth to the scene.