In a war-time epic, a battalion of soldiers are standing at attention in their khaki uniform crewnecks in the dusty grounds covered by the afternoon sunshine. High-angle shot focuses on the leader at the front, his face a mixture of determination and anxiety. The sharp contrast between the dust choked earth and the crystal clear blue sky symbolizes a clash between the tranquility of peace and the chaos of war. The depth is achieved through the endless formation of soldiers fading through the horizon. These weather-hardened men are interspersed with smaller expositional elements like jeeps, tents, military-nettings appearing as poignant details. Their guns standing up against the light like miniature monoliths. This shot balances the silent grandeur of a battalion prepared for war with the quieter narrative of individual struggle – their faces tell stories. The movement is the constant ripple of fabric in the wind. It’s as if the camera is just another member of the outfit, caught up in the silent intensity of the moment. The anticipation is palpitable.