The black and white photo shows Ray Charles playing the piano on stage, during the filming of Alexander Salkind's production, Ballad In Blue, at Ardmore Studios in Dublin, Ireland in 1964. Ray Charles is seen sitting at the piano, with his back slightly turned to the camera. He is wearing a suit and tie, and has his eyes covered by his iconic sunglasses, as he focuses on playing the piano. The lighting is dim, and the background is black, which adds to the mood of the photo. Overall, the photo captures the passion and talent of Ray Charles as a musician.