The image is a black and white photograph showing two children at what appears to be an awards ceremony, likely following a sporting event. On the left, there's a child standing on the ground with a mildly discontent expression, holding a plaque or card that reads "1st," signifying the first-place position. On the right, there's a child standing on a lower podium marked for the third-place position, energetically raising his arms and holding a card that reads "3rd" with an exuberant expression, suggesting great happiness despite not being in the first place.
Above the image, there is text which reads "Happiness is a state of mind." This caption, in conjunction with the image, emphasizes the message that happiness is not necessarily tied to achieving the highest accolades or positions, but rather it is how an individual perceives and reacts to their circumstances. The child in third place appears to be embracing their achievement with joy, while the child in first place seems less satisfied, illustrating the proverb's point that subjectivity and attitude play a significant role in one's happiness.